Russell Conwell
러셀 콘웰
1843–1925
American lawyer and Baptist minister who founded Temple University in Philadelphia. He gave his lecture "Acres of Diamonds" more than six thousand times and used the money it earned to help poor young people go to college.
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Acres of Diamonds
다이아몬드 밭
Educational content, not financial advice.
Back to Money classicsReading Russell Conwell in English: quick answers
- Who was Russell Conwell?
- Russell Conwell (1843–1925): American lawyer and Baptist minister who founded Temple University in Philadelphia. He gave his lecture "Acres of Diamonds" more than six thousand times and used the money it earned to help poor young people go to college.
- What can I read by Russell Conwell on SeoJae Story?
- Acres of Diamonds, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English original.
- Is Russell Conwell hard to read in English?
- The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the advice, stories and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a short “What this means for your money” card that applies the idea to life today, and you can tap any word for its meaning. Educational content, not financial advice.
- Is there a Korean translation?
- Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.