The document discusses differences between rich and poor countries. It argues that the wealth of a nation is not determined by its age, natural resources, or the race/ethnicity of its people. Rather, the key difference lies in the attitudes and principles embraced by a society, such as ethics, integrity, responsibility, respect for laws and others, work ethic, savings, punctuality. Poor countries lack these functional principles that are prevalent in most rich, developed nations. Changing attitudes and teaching these principles can help lift countries out of poverty.