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“Carnegie believed in the survival of the fittest. He believed in Social Darwinism. He believed that you had to give an opportunity to the fittest, who were going to survive, to the fittest to rise themselves as high as they could.”

Quote by David Nasaw

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David Nasaw is an American historian and author renowned for his in-depth research into 20th-century American history. His works span various fields, including politics, society, and culture, and are praised for their thorough research and insightful analysis. more

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