Andrew Carnegie: Rich Death Unmourned

Posted by admin on Monday, July 18, 2016

Andrew Carnegie Money Quote saying those with wealth who fail to give their riches away before they die will pass without tears. Andrew Carnegie said:
 

 

“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 unsung no matter to what uses he leaves the dross which he cannot take with him” — Andrew Carnegie

 

 

Andrew Carnegie believed that those who accumulate great wealth have a moral obligation to give back to society and help others. In the quote, he is saying that someone who dies as a very wealthy person without having donated or given away their riches during their lifetime will pass away without being mourned, honored, or remembered fondly after their death.

Carnegie felt that the truly wealthy should use their money to support philanthropic causes that improve people’s lives rather than just accumulating wealth for its own sake or passing it down to heirs.

Birthday: November 25, 1835 – Death: August 11, 1919

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