“ There is no class so pitiably wretched as that which possesses money and nothing else. Andrew Carnegie
“ 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 d… Andrew Carnegie
“ A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert. Andrew Carnegie
“ The way to become rich is to put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket. Andrew Carnegie
“ Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community. Andrew Carnegie
“ 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… Andrew Carnegie
“ 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 compromi… Andrew Carnegie
“ You cannot push any one up a ladder unless he be willing to climb a little himself. Andrew Carnegie
“ No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it. Andrew Carnegie
“ No person will make a great business who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit. Andrew Carnegie
“ Immense power is acquired by assuring yourself in your secret reveries that you were born to control affairs. Andrew Carnegie
“ 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 d… Andrew Carnegie
“ You must capture and keep the heart of the original and supremely able man before his brain can do its best. Andrew Carnegie
“ I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle. Andrew Carnegie
