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 140
... poor to be solved . The laws of accumula- tion will be left free , the laws of distribution free . Individualism will continue , but the millionaire will be but a trustee for the poor , intrusted for a season with a great part of the ...
... poor to be solved . The laws of accumula- tion will be left free , the laws of distribution free . Individualism will continue , but the millionaire will be but a trustee for the poor , intrusted for a season with a great part of the ...
Page 142
... poor of the community to further efforts for their own improvement . It is not the irreclaimably destitute , shiftless , and worthless which it is truly beneficial or truly benevolent for the individual to attempt to reach and improve ...
... poor of the community to further efforts for their own improvement . It is not the irreclaimably destitute , shiftless , and worthless which it is truly beneficial or truly benevolent for the individual to attempt to reach and improve ...
Page 153
... poor , and the contrasts everywhere seen and deplored ? In Christ's day , it is evident , reform- ers were against ... poor by administering his estate himself for the good of his fellows , before he is called upon to lie down and rest ...
... poor , and the contrasts everywhere seen and deplored ? In Christ's day , it is evident , reform- ers were against ... poor by administering his estate himself for the good of his fellows , before he is called upon to lie down and rest ...
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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