Andrew Carnegie
1835 - 1919
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Biography
Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) was a Scottish-American industrialist who led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. After immigrating to the United States as a child, Carnegie worked his way up from a humble bobbin boy in a cotton factory to establish the Carnegie Steel Company, one of the largest and most profitable steel companies in the world. Later in his life, he became a prominent philanthropist and donated a significant portion of his wealth to establish libraries, schools, and various institutions to promote education and the arts.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Aim for the highest.
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As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.
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Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision.
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Do your duty and a little more, and the future will take care of itself.
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People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.