Your thoughts and language are full of poetic flavor and philosophic theory and so magical. Thinking is good. It is what separates humans from cockroaches. In poor countries, workers lack even the most rudimentary tools and, as a result, have low productivity. Small amounts of capital investment would substantially raise these workers’ productivity. By contrast, workers in rich countries have large amounts of capital (cash, machines, land) with which to work, and this partly explains their high productivity. Yet with the amount of capital per worker already so high, additional capital investments has a relatively small effect on productivity. So poor countries who are just starting out, as they gain money they are able to build new infrastructure, houses, and are more efficient because they did not have these things. Also, their cities, roads, public transportation and architecture will be more advanced technology wise because it is new. Whereas in America, everything is already built and the infrastructure is antiquated. So as these poorer nations continue to develop, they will become more productive and advanced than America is. This catch-up effect can help to explain why poorer countries tend to grow at a faster rate than rich countries. #RyanPhillippe 1 of 6

Also, in American, they still have a problem with racism and gender discrimination. Some people in positions of power are corrupt and like to suppress people because of the color of their skin or because they are women, and this leads to a loss of talent and tax revenue. If you keep people out of the work force, they will not be making money to support the system and will become dependent on the government, which is bad because that means the economy will not grow as fast people not as many people are working, paying taxes, buying new houses, and new cars. So discrimination really hurt the livelihood of America. Other countries do not even know what racism is, and they are more about unity and advancement of society. You really need to look at your fellow Americans as a family. If you slander and steal from your own family, your neighbor’s will think less of you. Not only that, but it is more attractive if you come from a family where everyone is doing well. That will make you more attractive to potential mates and careers. The Hilton’s for example, they are known for having money and attract others with money. #RyanPhillippe 2 of 6

People around the World think Americans are all cowboys and outlaws and everyone is howling for German blood. Gone are the day when our countries were so isolated. This is the twenty first century. What affect one country affects us all. So as a country, you need to uplift and support your people and government so you have a strong and proud nation. Now my students see that the World is worth fighting for. I hope that your photo sitting went well, if it has happened yet, and that you were not resigned to wearing your old trousers or being photographed among the sheep. I should dearly like to see the result. I feel a bit hollow. I feel lonely, but that is not an unusual feeling these days. I feel somehow wistful, though for what I am not sure. However, I do not feel sad or angry or scared or worried. At least not right. I pray that the Sunshine is bright and green grass is plentiful. On these lively days, may warmth, quietness, joy and happiness be in your heart. Look from left, right, front and behind; look directly, obliquely or up and down; you are the loveliest no matter how I look at you. May you be happy forever. #RyanPhillippe 3 of 6

Absent is warm sea beach turning my missing to blessing and sends to you in the distance. I am not ashamed to confess that with this virtual denial of God, the Universe has lost to me its soul of loveliness. The state of mind of some is tragic and shattering. I am not saying that all unbelievers are bad, because some people who believer and God are grim soulless mortal also. However, for me, the absence of God makes the Universe lonely, soulless, and tragic, but it also deprives it of love. America was a country built on Christianity and I believe that these people really need the love of God. So many people are now so sneaky, and cunning, and always trying to sabotage others they are jealous of. I have always taught my family to work hard and honestly for the things that they want in life. Only when we have become accustomed to a loveless as well as a Godless Universe we realize what evil really means. People without love in their hearts are prevented from getting out of the game of existence its keenest possibilities of zest. Our attitude toward concrete evils is entirely different in a World where we believe there are none but finite demanders, from what it is in one where we joyously face tragedy for an infinite demander’s sake. #RyanPhillippe 4 of 6

Religious faith sets free every kind of energy, endurance, and courage in the believer and on the battlefield of human history, religion will for this reason always make irreligion very unhappy and full of anxiety or anger. It seems sometimes that evil deprives life of its meaning. People who do not have love in their hearts cannot be attached to certain goals which give direction to one’s life, then the charge is quite plainly false. Many people cannot longer justify any of their activities by reference to God’s will. Scientific research, assisting people who are in trouble, singing or dancing, or showing appreciation and affection for others or eating superb meals are even more pleasurable when it is done in the name of the God. The unbeliever may, in justifying his acts, regard as fundamental such judgments as happiness is intrinsically worthwhile, or the increase of knowledge is good for its own sake, whereas some believers may say that only service of God is intrinsically valuable. Nonetheless, atheists should not be mixed up with grim soulless mortals. Some atheists have made great progress in science and social progress, and it often in conditions is requiring unusual stamina and fortitude. #RyanPhillippe 5 of 6

As for the loveless Universe, it must of course be admitted that if there is no God who loves his creatures, there would be that much less love in the World. Aside from certain mystics and their raptures, it may be questioned whether a biologically normal human being is capable of feeling any real or deep love for an unseen power; and it hardly seems credible to suppose that a person will cease to love other human beings and animals (if he ever loved them) just because he does not believe them to be the work of God. There are atheists who believed in immortality, and they would deny that their atheism had any gloomy implications. You are so considerate and generous; I cherish the gift of life. It is hard for me to express my thanks for your kindness and present. I am deeply moved by it. Being long together makes us remember each other forever. A moment ago, I was content to sit in here all day, waiting on the rain, but now I am stirred to action! Just as I was writing to you about being content by the peat fire, I overhead my mother’s lullabies. Let my blessing, like sweet-sounding bell, hover over your ears and remain in your heart. Happy birthday. #RyanPhillippe 6 of 6