Who is Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie (Scots pronunciation: [kɑrˈnɛːɡi], English approximation: kar-NEH-ghee; November 25, 1835 – August 11, 1919) was a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist. Carnegie led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century and became one of the richest Americans in history. He became a leading philanthropist in the United States and in the British Empire. During the last 18 years of his life, he gave away around $350 million (roughly $5.5 billion in 2021), almost 90 percent of his fortune, to charities, foundations and universities. His 1889 article proclaiming "The Gospel of Wealth" called on the rich to use their wealth to improve society, expressed support for progressive taxation and an estate tax, and stimulated a wave of philanthropy...Read Full Biography of Andrew Carnegie
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- As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.
- 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.
- Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best.
- You must capture and keep the heart of the original and supremely able man before his brain can do its best.
- 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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Ndasmusiregar1: “teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. the ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. it is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” – andrew carnegie
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Wisdom2inspire_: you must capture and keep the heart of the original and supremely able man before his brain can do its best. andrew carnegie
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