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 46
... means not required for your own debts , and never indorse beyond those means . Before you indorse at all , consider indorsements as gifts , and ask yourselves whether you wish to make the gift to your friend and whether the money is ...
... means not required for your own debts , and never indorse beyond those means . Before you indorse at all , consider indorsements as gifts , and ask yourselves whether you wish to make the gift to your friend and whether the money is ...
Page 135
... means . It is not suggested that men who have failed to educate their sons to earn a livelihood shall cast them adrift in poverty . If any man has seen fit to rear his sons with a view to their living idle lives , or , what is highly ...
... means . It is not suggested that men who have failed to educate their sons to earn a livelihood shall cast them adrift in poverty . If any man has seen fit to rear his sons with a view to their living idle lives , or , what is highly ...
Page 302
... means to enter the list of military and naval powers having for- eign possessions may be gathered from the following considerations . First , look at our future navy . If it is only to equal that of France it means fifty - one battle ...
... means to enter the list of military and naval powers having for- eign possessions may be gathered from the following considerations . First , look at our future navy . If it is only to equal that of France it means fifty - one battle ...
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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