Russell Conwell Quotes

Russell Herman Conwell was an American Baptist minister, orator, philanthropist, lawyer, and writer. He is best remembered as the founder and first president of Temple University in Philadelphia, as the Pastor of The Baptist Temple, and for his inspirational lecture, "Acres of Diamonds". He was born in South Worthington, Massachusetts, Wikipedia  

✵ 15. September 1843 – 6. December 1925
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Famous Russell Conwell Quotes

“I say that you ought to get rich, and it is our duty to get rich.”

Russell Conwell

Acres of Diamonds (1915)

“To make money honestly is to preach the gospel.”

Russell Conwell

Acres of Diamonds (1915)

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