Andrew Carnegie

Steel magnate, philanthropist

Modern influential 108 sayings

Sayings by Andrew Carnegie

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

Early 20th Century — Philosophy on work
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I believe that the best way to learn is to teach.

Early 20th Century — Educational philosophy
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The man who is not afraid to fail is the man who will succeed.

Late 19th Century — Philosophy on failure
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The best way to predict the future is to create it.

Early 20th Century — Forward-looking philosophy
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I believe that the best way to live is to live each day as if it were your last.

Early 20th Century — Life philosophy
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The man who is always complaining will never be happy.

Early 20th Century — Philosophy on happiness
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Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community.

1889 — The Gospel of Wealth essay
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I resolved to stop accumulating and begin the infinitely more serious and difficult task of wise distribution.

1920 — Autobiography about his philanthropy
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The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell.

1900 — Business advice
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Do your duty and a little more and the future will take care of itself.

1903 — Advice to young men
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Aim for the highest.

unknown — Personal motto
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No man becomes rich unless he enriches others.

1902 — Interview about wealth
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Concentrate your energies, your thoughts and your capital. The wise man puts all his eggs in one basket and watches the basket.

1885 — Business advice
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People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

1890 — Essay on success
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Watch the costs and the profits will take care of themselves.

1901 — Business advice to managers
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The way to become rich is to put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket.

1885 — Speech about investing
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Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision.

1900 — Essay on business management
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The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity, and stands on its head for those few and far between souls who devote 100%.

1902 — Essay on work ethic
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There is little success where there is little laughter.

1903 — Interview about business philosophy
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My heart is in the work.

unknown — Personal motto
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