Thomas Holloway
A British patent medicine manufacturer and philanthropist who founded a sanatorium and a women's college.
Core Belief
"Wealth should be used to alleviate human suffering and promote education, especially for those who are often overlooked or underserved."
Worldview
A belief in the power of hard work and perseverance to overcome obstacles, coupled with a strong sense of social responsibility and a desire to leave a lasting positive impact on the world.
Personality
Industrious, determined, and frugal, but also capable of great compassion and generosity. He was deeply affected by the suffering of others and sought to alleviate it through his wealth.
In Their Own Words
"If I had then offered the business to any one as a gift they would not have accepted it."
"When death comes for me, he will find me busy, unless I am asleep in bed. If I thought I was going to die to-morrow, I should plant a tree, nevertheless, to-day."
"No man shall be a gentleman on _my_ money."
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