"Acres of Diamonds" (text based on lecture)
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"Acres of Diamonds" is a famous inspirational essay adapted from Russell Conwell’s lecture that urges readers to recognize and pursue the opportunities for wealth and success available in their own surroundings.
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| "Acres of Diamonds" (text based on lecture) canonical | 1 |
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
adaptation of lecture
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essay ⓘ inspirational work ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
American success literature
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Temple University NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| author | Russell Conwell NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedOn | Acres of Diamonds lecture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| circulation |
frequently anthologized
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widely reprinted ⓘ |
| coreIdea |
ordinary circumstances can contain extraordinary opportunities
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search for value where you are before looking elsewhere ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| creatorOccupation |
Baptist minister
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orator ⓘ philanthropist ⓘ |
| genre |
motivational literature
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self-help ⓘ |
| hasForm |
lecture
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pamphlet ⓘ printed essay ⓘ |
| historicalContext | Gilded Age United States ⓘ |
| impact |
inspired readers to pursue business and professional success
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popularized the idea that opportunity is local ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Russell Conwell’s public speaking career
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late 19th-century American optimism ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
opportunities for wealth are found close to home
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optimism about success ⓘ personal initiative ⓘ recognizing opportunities in one’s own surroundings ⓘ self-improvement ⓘ |
| message |
diligence and perception are key to finding opportunity
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people often overlook opportunities in their immediate environment ⓘ wealth and success can be achieved without seeking fortune in distant places ⓘ |
| moralLesson |
contentment should not prevent recognizing real opportunities
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responsibility to use one’s talents and environment productively ⓘ |
| philosophicalView | success is largely a matter of perception and effort ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
aspiring entrepreneurs
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general public ⓘ students of personal development ⓘ |
| tone |
didactic
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encouraging ⓘ moralistic ⓘ |
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