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 95
... present stage of development of the workmen , the chances of failure will be enormously increased . It is , in- deed , greatly to be doubted whether any body of workingmen in the world could today organize and successfully carry on a ...
... present stage of development of the workmen , the chances of failure will be enormously increased . It is , in- deed , greatly to be doubted whether any body of workingmen in the world could today organize and successfully carry on a ...
Page 133
... present conditions is to be regarded as attacking the foundation upon which civiliza- tion itself rests , for civilization took its start from the day when the capable , industrious workman said to his incompetent and lazy fellow , " If ...
... present conditions is to be regarded as attacking the foundation upon which civiliza- tion itself rests , for civilization took its start from the day when the capable , industrious workman said to his incompetent and lazy fellow , " If ...
Page 269
... present Individualistic to the proposed Socialistic system our first inquiry should be , How has the for- mer resulted ? Has the human race marched backward and deteriorated , or has it advanced and improved ? If the former , we should ...
... present Individualistic to the proposed Socialistic system our first inquiry should be , How has the for- mer resulted ? Has the human race marched backward and deteriorated , or has it advanced and improved ? If the former , we should ...
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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