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 47
... sure the interests of your employer will be thereby promoted and when you are so sure of the result that you are willing to take the responsibility . You will never be a part- ner unless you know the business of your department far ...
... sure the interests of your employer will be thereby promoted and when you are so sure of the result that you are willing to take the responsibility . You will never be a part- ner unless you know the business of your department far ...
Page 174
... sure progress to the heights of Beethoven and Wagner . My father being one of the sweetest and most pathetic singers I ever heard , I probably inherited his love of music and of song , though not given his voice . Confucius ...
... sure progress to the heights of Beethoven and Wagner . My father being one of the sweetest and most pathetic singers I ever heard , I probably inherited his love of music and of song , though not given his voice . Confucius ...
Page 250
... sure Smith unloads the silver as soon as he can upon Jones . And many people will believe and act so , and the gold in the country will disappear from business , and silver alone will be seen and circulate ; every man that gets it ...
... sure Smith unloads the silver as soon as he can upon Jones . And many people will believe and act so , and the gold in the country will disappear from business , and silver alone will be seen and circulate ; every man that gets it ...
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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