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Andrew Carnegie
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The definitive biography of Andrew Carnegie, a self-made steel magnate and philanthropist who reshaped American industry and philanthropy.

Quotes

The man who dies rich, dies disgraced.

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wealthlegacy

Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision.

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teamwork

No person will make a great business who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit.

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businesssuccess

The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell.

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opportunity

Do your duty and a little more and the future will take care of itself.

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dutysuccess

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

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observationjudgment

The only irreplaceable capital an organization possesses is the knowledge and ability of its people.

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knowledgepeople

The road to happiness lies in two simple principles: find what interests you and that you can do well, and put your whole soul into it.

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happinesspassion

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

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motivationmediocrity

Think of yourself as on the threshold of unparalleled success. A whole, clear, glorious life lies before you.

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successoptimism