Acres of Diamonds

Originally a speech that Conwell delivered some 6000 times in various communities across the country Acres of Diamonds was inspired by a tale he heard from an Arab guide during a trip along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The tale and Acres of Diamonds itself is a parable about contentment avarice and a persons ability to find all that he needs to live a fulfilled life just where he is. Riches real tangible wealth can be found by anyone in the town or city in which he lives or so Conwell preached if only he could manage to see it. Blending Christian piety and the pursuit of money Conwells quirky speech will fascinate those looking for inspiration and the motivation to make it big. American lawyer pastor and orator RUSSELL HERMAN CONWELL (1843-1945) was born in South Worthington Massachusetts. A captain during the Civil War he went on to found Temple University in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.