Quotes by Andrew Carnegie

About Andrew Carnegie:


Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish American industrialist who led the enormous expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. He built a leadership role as a philanthropist for America and the British Empire. During the last 18 years of his life, he gave away to charities, foundations, and universities about $350 million (in 2011, $225 billion) – almost 90 percent of his fortune. His 1889 article proclaiming "The Gospel of Wealth" called on the rich to use their wealth to improve society, and it stimulated a wave of philanthropy.

Author Bio


  • NameAndrew Carnegie
  • DescriptionAmerican businessman and philanthropist
  • BornNovember 25, 1835
  • DiedAugust 11, 1919
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPhilanthropist; Business Magnate