Quote by Andrew Carnegie
The morality of compromise sounds contradictory. Compromise is usu

The morality of compromise sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men dont compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised. – Andrew Carnegie

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Immense power is acquired by assuring yourself in your secret reveries that you were born to control affairs. – Andrew Carnegie

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Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community. – Andrew Carnegie

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The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity, and stands on its head for those few and far between souls who devote 100%. – Andrew Carnegie

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