Andrew Carnegie citations

Page 2

“Thus is the problem of Rich and Poor to be solved. The laws of accumulation will be left free; the laws of distribution free. Individualism will continue, but the millionaire will be but a trustee of the poor; intrusted for a season with a great part of the increased wealth of the community, but administering it for the community far better than it could or would have done for itself.”

Help us translate this quote

Andrew Carnegie

Source: Wealth, 1889, pp. 663-664

“Upon the sacredness of property civilization itself depends—the right of the laborer to his hundred dollars in the savings bank, and equally the legal right of the millionaire to his millions.”

Help us translate this quote

Andrew Carnegie

Source: Wealth, 1889, p. 656

“Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community.”

Help us translate this quote

Andrew Carnegie

Source: The Best Fields for Philanthropy, 1889, p. 684

“Why should men leave great fortunes to their children? If this is done from affection, is it not misguided affection?”

Help us translate this quote

Andrew Carnegie

The Gospel of Wealth 1906