Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie, born in 1835 in Scotland, rose from poverty to become one of America’s greatest industrialists. Emigrating to the United States, he worked tirelessly, eventually building Carnegie Steel, which revolutionized steel production and made him one of the wealthiest men of his era. Yet Carnegie believed wealth carried responsibility. His philosophy of philanthropy, expressed in The Gospel of Wealth, urged the rich to use fortunes for society’s benefit. He funded libraries, universities, and cultural institutions, leaving a legacy of education and opportunity. Carnegie’s life embodies ambition, innovation, and generosity—transforming personal success into enduring public good in modern history.
Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community