The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity, and stands on its head for those few and far between souls who devote 100%.
Andrew Carnegie

The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell.
Andrew Carnegie

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.
Andrew Carnegie

The men who have succeeded are men who have chosen one line and stuck to it.
Andrew Carnegie

The way to become rich is to put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket.
Andrew Carnegie

There is little success where there is little laughter.
Andrew Carnegie

There is no class so pitiably wretched as that which possesses money and nothing else.
Andrew Carnegie

Think of yourself as on the threshold of unparalleled success. A whole, clear, glorious life lies before you. Achieve! Achieve!
Andrew Carnegie

Whatever I engage in, I must push inordinately.
Andrew Carnegie

You cannot push anyone up the ladder unless he is willing to climb.
Andrew Carnegie

You must capture and keep the heart of the original and supremely able man before his brain can do its best.
Andrew Carnegie