Quote by Andrew Carnegie

I would as soon leave my son a curse as the almighty dollar.

I would as soon leave my son a curse as the almighty dollar.

Summary

This quote expresses a rejection of materialism and the idea that wealth and money are not the true values to be passed on to future generations. The speaker believes that the pursuit of money can lead to negative consequences and prefers to prioritize values, principles, and ethics over accumulating wealth. They express the sentiment that leaving a legacy built solely on monetary gain would be detrimental rather than beneficial to their child.

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Inheritance

By Andrew Carnegie

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