Andrew Carnegie, (1835 - 1919) Quotes

This, then, is held to be the duty of the man of wealth: First, to set an example of modest, unostentatious living, shunning display or extravagance; to provide moderately for the legitimate wants of those dependent upon 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 judgment, 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.

The man who dies rich... Dies disgraced.

The man who dies leaving behind him millions of available wealth, which was his to administer during his life, will pass away unwept, unhonored, and unsung, no matter to what uses he leaves the dross which he cannot take with him.

It is more difficult to give money away intelligently than it is to earn it in the first place.

The secret of happiness is renunciation.

Three generations from shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves.

There is scarcely an instance of a Ian who has made a fortune by speculation, and kept it.

Don't be content with doing only your duty. Do more than your duty. It's the horse that finishes a neck ahead wins the race.

I believe that the road to pre-eminent success in any line of work is to make yourself master of that line of work.

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