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Russell Herman Conwell

Russell Herman Conwell was an American Baptist minister, orator, lawyer, and philanthropist who is remembered for his philanthropic work and founding of Temple University. His most famous speech, known as the ‘Acres of Diamonds’ address, focused on the importance of developing one’s potential by recognizing opportunity in one’s immediate surroundings. He was born in South Worthington, Massachusetts.

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