Among the few who understand the noble purpose of money was Andrew Carnegie:
This, then, is held to be the duty of the man of wealth: To set an example of modest, unostentatious living, shunning display or extravagance; to provide moderately for the legitimate wants of those dependent upon him; and, after doing so, to consider all surplus revenues which come to him simply as trust funds, which he has strictly bound as a matter of duty to administer in the manner which, in his judgement, is best calculated to produce the most beneficial results for the community.
(Quoted from page 15 of The Gospel of Wealth, by Andrew Carnegie. The Century Co., 1901.)
For a brief biography of Andrew Carnegie, click here. For images of or relating to Andrew Carnegie, click here.
This, then, is held to be the duty of the man of wealth: To set an example of modest, unostentatious living, shunning display or extravagance; to provide moderately for the legitimate wants of those dependent upon him; and, after doing so, to consider all surplus revenues which come to him simply as trust funds, which he has strictly bound as a matter of duty to administer in the manner which, in his judgement, is best calculated to produce the most beneficial results for the community.
(Quoted from page 15 of The Gospel of Wealth, by Andrew Carnegie. The Century Co., 1901.)
For a brief biography of Andrew Carnegie, click here. For images of or relating to Andrew Carnegie, click here.
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