Andrew Carnegie Quotes


Andrew Carnegie

The man who acquires the ability to take full possession of his own mind may take possession of anything else to which he is justly entitled.

One of the serious obstacles to the improvement of our race is indiscriminate charity.

The secret of success lies not in doing your own work, but in recognizing the right man to do it

Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best.

The `morality of compromise` sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don`t compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised.

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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