Acres of Diamonds: Our Every-day Opportunities

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Acres of Diamonds: Our Every-day Opportunities

by Russell H. Conwell

EN·~4 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total

ACRES OF DIAMONDS - By Russell H. Conwell

0:07

Founder Of Temple University Philadelphia

0:02

AN APPRECIATION

1:38

ACRES OF DIAMONDS

0:59

ACRES OF DIAMONDS

1:23:19

HIS LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS - By Robert Shackleton

0:03

I. THE STORY OF THE SWORD

17:21

II. THE BEGINNING AT OLD LEXINGTON

16:24

III. STORY OF THE FIFTY-SEVEN CENTS

8:29

IV. HIS POWER AS ORATOR AND PREACHER

15:51
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A warm, conversational guide invites listeners to look at the everyday world around them as a hidden treasure trove. Through vivid anecdotes—from a wandering Arab guide along the Tigris to a prosperous Persian farmer named Ali Hafed—the speaker illustrates how opportunity often lies right under our feet, waiting for the insight and effort to uncover it. The narrative blends practical advice with timeless moral lessons, encouraging listeners to recognize their own “acres of diamonds” in work, community, and personal ambition.

Interwoven with reflections on the speaker’s own varied career as teacher, lawyer, preacher, and educator, the talk offers a glimpse into the mindset of a man who devoted his life to uplifting others. Listeners will hear the earnest, down‑to‑earth style that made his lectures famous, as he stresses faith, perseverance, and the power of small, purposeful actions. This engaging presentation is perfect for anyone seeking inspiration to turn ordinary circumstances into extraordinary possibilities.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (236K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger

Release date

Jun 29, 2008

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Russell H. Conwell

Russell H. Conwell

1843–1925

A Baptist minister, lecturer, and reform-minded educator, he became widely known for the enduring talk "Acres of Diamonds" and for helping open higher education to working people. His life joined preaching, writing, public speaking, and institution-building in a way that left a lasting mark on Philadelphia.

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