Andrew Carnegie
Businessman
1835-11-25 – 1919-08-11
Quotes by Andrew Carnegie
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If the newspapers begin to publish stories about wars, and the people begin to think and talk of war in their daily conversations, they soon find themselves at war. People get that which their minds dwell upon, and this applies to a group or community or a nation of people, the same as to an individual
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A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.
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This, then, is held to be the duty of the man of wealth: To set an example of modest, unostentatious living, shunning display or extravagance; to provide moderately for the legitimate wants of those dependent on him; and, after doing so, to consider all surplus revenues which come to him simply as trust funds, which he is called upon to administer, and strictly bound as a matter of duty to administer in the manner which, in his judgement, is best calculated to produce the most beneficial results for the community--the man of wealth thus becoming the mere trustee and agent for his poorer brethren, bringing to their service his superior wisdom, experience, and ability to administer, doing for them better than they would or could do for themselves.
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If the newspapers begin to publish stories about wars, and the people begin to think and talk of war in their daily conversations, they soon find themselves at war. People get that which their minds dwell upon, and this applies to a group or community or a nation of people, the same as to an individual
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A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.
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This, then, is held to be the duty of the man of wealth: To set an example of modest, unostentatious living, shunning display or extravagance; to provide moderately for the legitimate wants of those dependent on him; and, after doing so, to consider all surplus revenues which come to him simply as trust funds, which he is called upon to administer, and strictly bound as a matter of duty to administer in the manner which, in his judgement, is best calculated to produce the most beneficial results for the community--the man of wealth thus becoming the mere trustee and agent for his poorer brethren, bringing to their service his superior wisdom, experience, and ability to administer, doing for them better than they would or could do for themselves.
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I would as soon leave my son a curse as the almighty dollar.
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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%.
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I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle.
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The men who have succeeded are men who have chosen one line and stuck to it.
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There is little success where there is little laughter.
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And while the law of competition may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race, because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department.
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Do your duty and a little more and the future will take care of itself.
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The way to become rich is to put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket.
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People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.
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Think of yourself as on the threshold of unparalleled success. A whole, clear, glorious life lies before you. Achieve! Achieve!
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Every act you have ever performed since the day you were born was performed because you wanted something.
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No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it.
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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.
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You cannot push any one up a ladder unless he be willing to climb a little himself.
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