"Your diamonds are not in far distant mountains or in yonder seas; they are in your own backyard, if you but dig for them."

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Source: THE WATER DIVINER: Russell Crowe Talks Directing, Story Selection, and His Career. Interview with Christina Radish, collider.com. April 22, 2015.

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Russell Conwell

Philanthropist

Russell Conwell was an American orator and author, best known for his lecture 'Acres of Diamonds,' which emphasizes the importance of recognizing opportunities for success.

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