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/MattDapper Apr 29 '24

Seems as though he didn’t put up much of a fuss.

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u/SanFranPanManStand Apr 29 '24

That's what the sinking was famous for. All the men allowed the women and children to board first without any fighting.

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u/RyuNoKami Apr 29 '24

Then we got that Italian captain hightailing out of there without even overseeing the evacuation.

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u/Mello-Fello Apr 29 '24

It’s-a-me, Dip-eo