[Congressman Billybob]

I knew the history of the "Acres of Diamonds" speech. But as with most histories, it was distorted. I thought the speech said that "Everyone can become rich." That is not its real message. It is that "Everyone has resources he does not know or recognize, but if he does recognize them, he can do better."

Thank you for posting this. It is a "keeper."

Congressman Billybob

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[William McKinley]

I think an amazing part of this speech is that there are so many great messages to take from it. You hit on one. Logos hit on another.

The one that hit most for me was the idea that the true and successful capitalist satisfies a need of man. When one finds and satisfies a need, one gets wealth that can be used for good. It is a double whammy. Good was done in satisfying the needs of others (God's will being done), and the tools for greater good are provided.