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The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie and His Essay The Gospel of Wealth

The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie offers insights into the life of the steel magnate, while The Gospel of Wealth presents Carnegie's views on wealth distribution and the role of philanthropy in society. more

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Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie

Andrew Carnegie, born on November 25, 1835, and died on August 11, 1919, was a renowned business magnate. He rose from a common employee in a railway company to become a leading figure in the steel industry. Carnegie achieved great success in business, but he is also known for his charitable endeavors, donating a substantial amount of money to education, libraries, and public welfare. more

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“I say to hell with the work you have to do to earn a living! That kind of work does us no honor; all it does is fill up the bellies of the pigs who exploit us. But the work you do because you like to do it, because you've heard the call, you've got a vocation - that's ennobling! We should all be able to work like that. Look at me, Saturno - I don't work. And I don't care if they hang me, I won't work! Yet I'm alive! I may live badly, but at least I don't have to work to do it!”