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You must capture and keep the heart of the original and supremely able man before his brain can do its best.
Andrew Carnegie
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Andrew Carnegie
Age: 83 †
Born: 1835
Born: November 25
Died: 1919
Died: August 11
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I don't believe in God. My God is patriotism. Teach a man to be a good citizen and you have solved the problem of life.
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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%.
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