Andrew Carnegie Quotes

Andrew Carnegie — Scottish Businessman born on November 25, 1835, died on August 11, 1919

Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist who led the enormous expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. He built a leadership role as a philanthropist for the United States and the British Empire. During the last 18 years of his life, he gave away to charities, foundations, and universities about $350 million (in 2015, $13.7 billion) – almost 90 percent of his fortune. His 1889 article proclaiming "The Gospel of Wealth" called on the rich to use their wealth to improve society, and it stimulated a wave of philanthropy... (wikipedia)

Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community.

As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.

The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity, and stands on its head for those few and far between souls who devote 100%.

The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised.

The way to become rich is to put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket.

Andrew Carnegie Quotes

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