Russel H. Conwell Quotes

A collection of quotes by Russel H. Conwell.

Russell H. Conwell (1843-1925) was an American lawyer, ordained Baptist minister, and philanthropist. He is best known as the founder and first president of Temple University in Philadelphia. Conwell strongly believed in the power of education and aimed to provide accessible and affordable schooling to individuals who couldn't afford traditional education. Additionally, he was a fervent public speaker and renowned for his famous lecture, "Acres of Diamonds," which promoted the idea that everyone possesses great opportunities and potential within their existing circumstances. Conwell's dedication to education and promoting personal growth continues to inspire many to this day.

Let every man or woman here, if you never hear me again, rem

Let every man or woman here, if you never hear me again, remember this, that if you wish to be great at all, you must begin where you are and with what you are. He who would be great anywhere must first be great in his own Philadelphia.

Russel H. Conwell

Action(s)

No matter what you do, do it to your utmost. I always attrib

No matter what you do, do it to your utmost. I always attribute my success to always requiring myself to do my level best, if only in driving a tack in straight.

Russel H. Conwell

Success & Failure

Many of us spend our lives searching for success when it is

Many of us spend our lives searching for success when it is usually so close that we can reach out and touch it.

Russel H. Conwell

Opportunity

When a man has done all he can do, still there is a mighty,

When a man has done all he can do, still there is a mighty, mysterious agency over which he needs influence to secure success. The one way he can reach it is by prayer.

Russel H. Conwell

Prayer