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Andrew Carnegie

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

Andrew Carnegie

Finance

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Having extra money carries a responsibility for the person who owns it to use it wisely while they are alive. This means they should manage their wealth in a way that benefits society, not just themselves.

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