EVERY MAN HIS OWN UNIVERSITY - Success & Empowerment Collection

Russell Herman Conwell (1843–1925) was a prominent American orator, lawyer, Baptist minister, philanthropist, and writer. Best known for his famous lecture 'Acres of Diamonds,' which he delivered over 6,000 times during his life, Conwell's philosophy foregrounded the potential for self-improvement and success within one's own backyard—an ideal that resonated deeply with the American dream. His bel...