Born in 1863, Henry Ford was the first surviving son of William and Mary Ford, who owned a prosperous farm in Dearborn, Michigan. At 16, he left home for the nearby city of Detroit, where he found apprentice work as a machinist.
Luck is preparation meeting opportunity. ... by Seneca. Luck is preparation meeting opportunity. - Seneca. Related topics: Wisdom Motivational Success. Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness. - Seneca. It is not because life is difficult that we do not dare. Life is difficult because we do not dare. - Seneca
In fact, the Smithsonian has always looked at the Hope Diamond as a source of good luck! The source of this story is the book Odd Tales from the Smithsonian (Smithsonian Institution Press, 1986), written by Peggy Thomson and Edwards Park.