About Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist, philanthropist, and one of the most influential figures in American business history. Born on November 25, 1835, in Dunfermline, Scotland, he emigrated to the United States with his family in search of a better life. Rising from humble beginnings, Carnegie built a steel empire that revolutionized the industry and made him one of the richest men of his time. However, his legacy extends beyond business, as he dedicated the latter part of his life to philanthropy, funding libraries, educational institutions, and scientific research.
161 Powerful Andrew Carnegie Quotes to Inspire You
Here are 161 Powerful quotes by Andrew Carnegie on various topics to inspire you.
4. “Nothing man has discovered or imagined is to be named with the steam engine. It has no fellow. Franklin capturing the lightning, Morse annihilating space with the telegraph, Bell transmitting speech through the air by the telephone, are not less mysterious – being more ethereal, perhaps in one sense they are even more so – still, the labor of the world performed by heating cold water places Watt and his steam engine in a class apart by itself.”
Andrew Carnegie
Invention, Technology, Progress, Industry, Innovation
6. “Why should men leave great fortunes to their children? If this is done from affection, is it not misguided affection? Observation teaches that, generally speaking, it is not well for the children that they should be so burdened.”
Andrew Carnegie Wealth, Legacy, Parenting, Responsibility, Society
20. “The battle of life is already half won by the young man who is brought in contact with high officials; and the great aim of every boy should be to do something beyond the sphere of his duties- something which attracts the attention of those over him.”
Andrew Carnegie Success, Opportunity, Ambition, Hard Work, Leadership
23. “Teamwork appears most effective if each individual helps others to succeed, increasing the synergy of that team; ideally, every person will contribute different skills to increase the efficiency of the team and develop its unity.”
Andrew Carnegie Teamwork, Success, Collaboration, Growth, Leadership
