Corey Stokes

In my research to learn how money works, I came across this essay and was glad I took the time to read it. This short essay describes the duty that a person of wealth must be responsible for.   This essay was written by Andrew Carnegie, one of the richest men of his time and who has contributed much to what is known today about building and maintaining wealth. With the fortune he made from business he has built historic landmarks such as Carnegie Hall.  He also founded the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Carnegie Institution to name a few.

After reading one of the passages that stuck out in my mind is :

This, then, is held to be the duty of the man of Wealth:
First, to set an example of modest, unostentatious living,
shunning display or extravagance; to provide moderately
for the legitimate wants of those dependent upon him;

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The Gospel of wealth by Andrew Carnegie

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