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money conscious until the DESIRE for money drives us to create definite plans for acquiring it . But , being a poet , and not a philosopher , Henley contented himself by stating a great truth in poctic form , leaving those who followed him to interpret the philosophical meaning of his lines . Little by little , the truth has unfolded itself , until it now . appears certain that the principles described in this book , hold the secret of mastery over our economic fate . We are now ready to examine the first of these principles . Maintain a spirit of open - mindedness , and remember as you read , they are the invention of no one man . The principles were gathered from the life experiences of more than 500 men who actually . accumulated riches in huge amounts ; men who began in poverty , with but little education , without influence . The principles worked for these men . You can put the m to work for your own enduring benefit . You will find it easy , not hard , to do . Before you read the next chapter , I want you to know that it conveys factual information which might easily change your entire financial destiny , as it has so definitely brought changes of stupendous proportions to two people described . I want you to know , also , that the relationship between these two men and myself , is such that I could have taken no liberties with the facts , even if I had wished to do so . One of them has been my closest personal friend for almost twenty - five years , the other is my own son . The unusual success of these two men , success which they generously accredit to the principle described in the next chapter , more than justifies this personal reference as a means of emphasizing the far - flung power of this principle . Almost fifteen years ago , I delivered the Commencement Address at Salem College , Salem , West Virginia . I emphasized the principle described in the next chapter , with so much intensity that one of the members of the graduating class definitely appropriated it , and made it a part of his own philosophy . The young man is now a Member of Congress , and an important factor in the present administration . Just before this book went to the publisher , he wrote me a letter in which he so clearly stated his opinion of the principle outlined in the next chapter , that I have chosen to publish his letter as an introduction to that chapter . It gives you an idea of the rewards to come . " My dear Napoleon : " My service as a Member of Congress having given me an insight into the problems of men and women , I am writing to offer a suggestion which may become helpful to thousands of worthy people . " With apologies , I must state that the suggestion , if acted upon , will mean several years of labor and responsibility for you , but I am en - heartened to make the suggestion , because I know your great love for rendering useful service . " In 1922 , you delivered the Commencement address at Salem College , when I was a member of the graduating class . In that address , you planted in my mind an idea which has been responsible for the opportunity I now have to serve the people of my State , and will be responsible , in a very large measure , for whatever success I may have in the future . " The suggestion I have in mind is , that you put into a book the sum and substance of the address you delivered at Salem College , and in that way give the people of America an opportunity to profit by your many years of experience and association with the men who , by their greatness , have made America the richest nation on earth . " I recall , as though it were yesterday , the marvelous description you gave of the method by which Henry Ford , with but little schooling , without a dollar , with no influential friends , rose to great heights . I made up my mind then , even before you had finished your speech , that I would make a place for myself , no matter how many difficulties I had to surmount . " Thousands of young people will finish their schooling this year , and within the next few years .