philosopher, humanitarianL. Ron Hubbard is one of the most
acclaimed figures of the modern age. His works have inspired
millions, primarily because they provide the answers to the most
profound questions of human existenceand do so in ways all
people can understand. As Ron said, “One doesn't learn about
life sitting in an ivory tower, thinking about it. One learns
about life by being part of it.” And that is how he lived. His
quest began at a very early age. By the time he was eight years
old, he was already well on his way to being a seasoned traveler
and his adventures included then rare voyages to China, Japan
and other points in the Orient and South Pacific. In all, he
traversed a quarter of a million miles by the age of nineteen.
In the course of his travels he became closely acquainted with
twenty-one different races and cultures in all parts of the
world. In the fall of 1930, Ron pursued studies of mathematics
and engineering at George Washington University, attending one
of the first American classes