Comments on: Give me your opinion please?

By: Edward Hyde

Edward Hyde — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:49:59 +0000

I think highly of him. My father died when I was six and my sister one, then the bank failed. We liv ed on $400 per year. My mother refused charity. She taught to study, work, save, and invest. Thus I was not tempted into indolence living off politicians handouts. Instead I always voted for those who did not punish people like me with taxes. My first full time job after the War and day schooling earned $3000 per year. I saved and invested half of that. I still fight waste despite very good financial strength.
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By: youngentrepreneur1

youngentrepreneur1 — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:30:59 +0000

hmmm fair enough he is an extreamly generous man, if he can continue his life living like that then who is anyone to judge.
Personally i would have kept some money….probabaly all of it
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By: Dew

Dew — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:25:59 +0000

I wish there was many more people like this man in the world and it would be a better place to raise or children! can you email me the name of this book ? I would love to read it.
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By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:58:59 +0000

It sounds like he knows who he is and has his priorities set straight. He does what he believes without being concerned of what other people think of him or his ways. He's a self made man with a Robin Hood take on life. Not so extreme of course, but same philosophy I'm sure. He's a simple and happy man, I admire that. I don't envy that because I'm sure he's not the type of person who would want to be envied, but I admire his nobility, uniqueness, rationality, priorities, kindness, and spirit. In my eyes, the man has class. Although, $15 for a plastic watch is to much! haha, you can get a plastic sports watch at Target for $9.99! Just saying is all Well, my opinion on this probably isn't half as good as others on here, but I tried. Sounds like an interesting person to read about, I may pick the book up sometime. You have a great day alright?
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By: sportscollectables

sportscollectables — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:32:59 +0000

I agree with him.
i not impressed with fancy cars and clothes
they ussally belong to snobby people i would not want to talk to.

I dont need alot i just want to pay off my house.
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By: trae112

trae112 — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:19:59 +0000

I think he's great. He obviously doesn't buy into needing material things to feel whole. He lives the way he wants without regard to what society will think of him — a rarity in today's world.

I'm not saying he's right and that people who do contribute success to material wealth are wrong. He's doing a very admirable thing by living as he wants despite judgment. He should be commended for his effort.
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By: Lou

Lou — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:31:59 +0000

Personally I would have kept some to at least live comfortably, but whatever makes him happy.
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By: Academy

Academy — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:02:59 +0000

There's a difference between being thrifty, and being cheap. He could have brought a 10$ briefcase.
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By: T. Junior

T. Junior — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:18:59 +0000

never heard of him
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By: qchiapetp

qchiapetp — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:08:59 +0000

I think that there is a difference between being down-to-earth and just not enjoying life. I can understand the drugstore spectacles and flying coach, but using a plastic bag for a briefcase and wearing the plastic watch is just too much.
It was a wonderful thing to donate so much to charity when celebrities are squandering their millions on elaborate weddings and fur coats, but this man can be a little more open to dressing and acting at least "middle-class."
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