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The battle of life is already half won by the young man who is brought in contact with high officials and the great aim of every boy should be to do something beyond the sphere of his duties- something which attracts the attention of those over him.

Andrew Carnegie

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Andrew Carnegie
Age: 83 †
Born: 1835
Born: November 25
Died: 1919
Died: August 11
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