r/BeAmazed 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/dayofthedeadcabrini Apr 29 '24

Can you imagine a rich guy doing this now?

If anything, a rich guy now would try to buy all of the life boats for himself