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I demand riches in definite terms I have a definite plan for acquiring richesI am engaged in carrying out my plan, and I am giving an equivalent,in useful service, of the value of those riches I demand.

Andrew Carnegie

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