"There is not such a cradle of democracy upon the earth as the Free Public Library, this republic of letters, where neither rank, office, nor wealth receives the slightest consideration. "
— Andrew Carnegie

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

"When fate hands us a lemon, let's try to make lemonade."
— Andrew Carnegie

"It marks a big step in your development when you come to realize that other people can help you do a better job than you could do alone."
— Andrew Carnegie

"If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes."
— Andrew Carnegie

"The man who dies rich, dies disgraced."
— Andrew Carnegie

"He that cannot reason is a fool. He that will not is a bigot. He that dare not is a slave."
— Andrew Carnegie

"And while the law of competition may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department. "
— Andrew Carnegie

"Here lies one who knew how to get around him men who were cleverer than himself"
— Andrew Carnegie

"We cannot afford to lose the Negro. We have urgent need of all and more. Let us therefore turn our efforts to making the best of him. "
— Andrew Carnegie

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You cannot push anyone up a ladder unless he is willing to climb a little.
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— Andrew Carnegie

"Pittsburgh entered the core of my heart when I was a boy and cannot be torn out."
— Andrew Carnegie

""If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes."
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— Andrew Carnegie