An Appreciation
THOUGH Russell H. Conwell’s Acres of Diamonds have been spread all over the United States, time and care have made them more valuable, and now that they have been reset in black and white by their discoverer, they are to be laid in the hands of a multitude for their enrichment.
Though Russell H. Conwell’s Acres of Diamonds have spread across the United States, time and care have made them more valuable. Now their discoverer has set them down in black and white. They will be placed in the hands of many people, enriching them.
In the same case with these gems there is a fascinating story of the Master Jeweler’s life-work which splendidly illustrates the ultimate unit of power by showing what one man can do in one day and what one life is worth to the world.
In the same case as these gems is the fascinating story of the Master Jeweler’s life’s work. It beautifully illustrates the ultimate unit of power. It shows what one man can do in one day and what one life is worth to the world.
As his neighbor and intimate friend in Philadelphia for thirty years, I am free to say that Russell H. Conwell’s tall, manly figure stands out in the state of Pennsylvania as its first citizen and “The Big Brother” of its seven millions of people.
For thirty years, I have been Russell H. Conwell’s neighbor and close friend in Philadelphia. I can say that his tall, manly figure stands out in Pennsylvania as its leading citizen and “The Big Brother” to its seven million people.
From the beginning of his career he has been a credible witness in the Court of Public Works to the truth of the strong language of the New Testament Parable where it says, “If ye have faith as a grain of mustard-seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, ‘Remove hence to yonder place,’ AND IT SHALL REMOVE AND NOTHING SHALL BE IMPOSSIBLE UNTO YOU.”
From the beginning of his career, he has been a credible witness in the Court of Public Works. He has shown the truth of the powerful words in the New Testament parable: “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ AND IT WILL MOVE AND NOTHING WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR YOU.”
As a student, schoolmaster, lawyer, preacher, organizer, thinker and writer, lecturer, educator, diplomat, and leader of men, he has made his mark on his city and state and the times in which he has lived. A man dies, but his good work lives.
He has been a student, teacher, lawyer, preacher, organizer, thinker, writer, lecturer, educator, diplomat, and leader of men. In these roles, he has made his mark on his city, his state, and his times. A man dies, but his good work lives on.
His ideas, ideals, and enthusiasms have inspired tens of thousands of lives. A book full of the energetics of a master workman is just what every young man cares for.
His ideas, ideals, and enthusiasm have inspired tens of thousands of lives. A book full of a master craftsman's energy is just what every young man wants.
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