Mintage

Mintage, written by Elbert Hubbard, is a collection of 11 short stories that highlight themes of caring, friendship, and love among humans. Published in the early 20th century, the stories illustrate acts of kindness and compassion, such as the journey of five frightened orphan children cared for by strangers during a long railroad trip. Hubbard's work emphasizes the importance of human connection and his belief that 'the mintage of wisdom is to know that rest is rust and that real life lies in love, laughter and work.'