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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Original Citation

Carnegie, Andrew. "The Best Fields for Philanthropy." North American Review, 25 Nov. 1889.

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Current Citation

Carnegie, Andrew. "The Best Fields for Philanthropy." The Gospel of Wealth Essays and Other Writings. Penguin Classics, 2006.

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A quote by Andrew Carnegie about charity: “Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in…”

A quote by Andrew Carnegie about charity: “Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in…”

A quote by Andrew Carnegie about charity: “Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in…”