Srila Prabhupada's message to Americans

…in America — I always say that you are born in a rich nation's family,
your country is not poor, there is no scarcity, but you should take
advantage of it. Don't spoil your life because you have got so much money
for nothing or every enjoyable thing. You should always think, "It is all
Krsna's mercy that we have got this opportunity. We are honored as
Americans." Now because the Americans, they have misused their opportunity,
now they are degrading. To save your country, take this Krsna consciousness
movement and enlighten them. Enlighten them. That is your service, actually
service of the country. Push this Krsna consciousness movement. They have
got good opportunity. And it will be very successful, materially and
spiritually.
>>> Ref. VedaBase => Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.7.20-21 — Vrndavana, September 17,
1976