The Andrew Carnegie ReaderUniversity of Pittsburgh Press, 1992 - 325 pages An anthology which aims to bring together a representative selection of Carnegie's writings which show him as a shrewd businessman, celebrated philanthropist, champion of democracy and eternal optimist. This collection covers 60 years of the industrial giant's life, from his letters to his cousin, George Lauder, written in 1853, to the final chapter of his autobiography, completed in 1914. |
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Page 138
... lives . The highest life is probably to be reached , not by such imitation of the life of Christ as Count Tolstoi ... live , still laboring for the good of our fellows , which was the essence of his life and teaching , but laboring in a ...
... lives . The highest life is probably to be reached , not by such imitation of the life of Christ as Count Tolstoi ... live , still laboring for the good of our fellows , which was the essence of his life and teaching , but laboring in a ...
Page 144
... lives – mark this vital feature , during their lives ; for nothing counts for much that is left by a man at his death . Such funds are torn from him , not given by him . If any millionaire be at a loss to know how to accomplish great ...
... lives – mark this vital feature , during their lives ; for nothing counts for much that is left by a man at his death . Such funds are torn from him , not given by him . If any millionaire be at a loss to know how to accomplish great ...
Page 151
... lives saved because those who fortunately escaped shipwreck had been taught to swim in the baths ; and not a few instances are given in which the pupils of certain bathing establishments have saved the lives of others . If any disciple ...
... lives saved because those who fortunately escaped shipwreck had been taught to swim in the baths ; and not a few instances are given in which the pupils of certain bathing establishments have saved the lives of others . If any disciple ...
Contents
The Making of the SelfMade Man | 1 |
Carnegie at Work Making Money | 29 |
Carnegie at Work Giving Away Money | 125 |
Copyright | |
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