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United States of America
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Poverty as Creativity Forge, Preparation Defeats Mere Will, Self-Architect of Destiny
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The founding belief of the United States of America is that all human beings are created equal, but this equality is only present in the context of rights and laws. It has nothing to do with economic and cultural advant…
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"The founding belief of the United States of America is that all human beings are created equal, but this equality is only present in the context of rights and laws. It has nothing to do with economic and cultural advantages. Think of our world as a high mountain. When your parents live on the peak of the mountain, you are destined to not live at the foot of the mountain; likewise when your parents live at the foot of the mountain, you are destined to not live on the peak of the mountain. In most cases, the status of parents will determine the starting point of their child's life."
The 38 Letters From J.D. Rockefeller to His Son
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Poverty as Creativity ForgePreparation Defeats Mere WillSelf-Architect of DestinyHigher Starting Point, Not a Finished RaceFrugality as Inoculation Against RuinDesign Luck Instead of Waiting for ItEquality of Rights Not Equality of OutcomesLuxurious Character Over Luxurious LifestyleBury the Silver Spoon Before It PoisonsOrigins Never Override ActionsPassion Unstripped by Failure