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Andrew Carnegie
Age: 83 †
Born: 1835
Born: November 25
Died: 1919
Died: August 11
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The man who dies leaving behind him millions of available wealth, which was his to administer during his life, will pass away unwept, unhonoured and insung no matter to what uses he leaves the dross which he cannot take with him.
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A sunny disposition is worth more than [a monetary] fortune. Young people should know that it can be cultivated that the mind like the body can be moved from the shade into sunshine.
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The man who acquires the ability to take full possession of his own mind may take possession of anything else to which he is justly entitled.
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