Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his… — Andrew Carnegie

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

1889
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Carnegie, Andrew. "The Best Fields for Philanthropy." The Gospel of Wealth Essays and Other Writings. Penguin Classics, 2006.
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Carnegie, Andrew. "The Best Fields for Philanthropy." North American Review, 25 Nov. 1889.