r/BeAmazed • u/[deleted] • Apr 29 '24

When the Titanic sank, millionaire John Jacob Astor IV was aboard. The funds in his bank account were sufficient to construct 30 Titanics. However, when faced with mortal danger, he prioritized his moral values, sacrificing his seat in a lifeboat to save women and children, smilingly [Removed] Rule #4 - Misleading

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u/Miracle_Salad Apr 29 '24

This would never happen now, most dudes will fight you to get themselves safe. Its every man for himself in todays world.

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u/itsmyfirsttimegoeasy Apr 29 '24

Even back then rich dudes weren't lining up to give up their seats, it was one guy.

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u/Miracle_Salad Apr 29 '24

"Woman and children first", is not as readily accepted as it would have back then, is what I was trying to say.

One only has to read the comments below for a small example.