Andrew Carnegie

“We cannot afford to lose the Negro. We have urgent need of all and more. Let us therefore turn our efforts to…

— Andrew Carnegie

Instead of the question "What must I do for my employer?" substitute "What can I do"

— Andrew Carnegie

A man's reading program should be as carefully planned as his daily diet, for that too is food, without which he cannot…

— Andrew Carnegie

I give money for church organs in the hope the organ music will distract the congregation's attention from the rest of the…

— Andrew Carnegie

There is no way of making a business successful that can vie with the policy of promoting those who render exceptional service.

— Andrew Carnegie

All honor's wounds are self-inflicted.

— Andrew Carnegie

When fate hands us a lemon, let's try to make lemonade.

— Andrew Carnegie

There is no use whatsoever in trying to help people who do not help themselves.

— Andrew Carnegie

I choose free libraries as the best agencies for improving the masses of the people, because they give nothing for nothing. They…

— Andrew Carnegie

There is scarcely an instance of a man who has made a fortune by speculation and kept it

— Andrew Carnegie

The first thing to do about an obstacle is simply to stand up to it and not complain about it or whine…

— Andrew Carnegie

The man of wealth [should] consider all surplus revenues which come to him simply as trust funds, which he is called upon…

— Andrew Carnegie

Nothing tells in the long run like a good judgment, and no sound judgment can remain with the man whose mind is…

— Andrew Carnegie

The man who dies rich, dies disgraced.

— Andrew Carnegie

Ninety percent of all millionaires become so through owning real estate. More money has been made in real estate than in all…

— Andrew Carnegie

While the law [of competition] may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race, because it insures the…

— Andrew Carnegie

Steel is prince or pauper.

— Andrew Carnegie

Three generations from shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves.

— Andrew Carnegie

“People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how great their other talents.”

— Andrew Carnegie

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

— Andrew Carnegie

It was from my own early experience that I decided there was no use to which money could be applied so productive…

— Andrew Carnegie

The worlds civilization started from the day on which everyone received reward for labour.

— Andrew Carnegie

I believe the true road to preeminent success in any line is to make yourself master in that line. I have no…

— Andrew Carnegie

It marks a big step in your development when you come to realize that other people can help you do a better…

— Andrew Carnegie

The rare individuals who unselfishly try to serve others have an enormous advantage-they have little competition.

— Andrew Carnegie