Final net worth - 475 million, net worth with inflation - 372 billion. One of the richest people ever, but gave away or donated most of his fortune later in life. Carnegie went from earning $1.20 in his earlier years to the top of the ultra wealthy. (Shupe) #goodlife
I believe it is finally my time to go. I’ve lived a full and lovely life. Hopefully I can see my father in Heaven and I hope to reconcile with all those that I have lost. “Do your duty and a little more, and the future will take care of itself.” Carnegie out. (Cox) #goodbye
Just bought this beautiful home in Lenox, Massachusetts. Hopefully I can live a peaceful and quiet life here on my 1,500 acre estate. (Rosas) #livinglife
I’m looking to help colleges, universities, and scientific research with this 125 mil I have sitting in the bank. I want to lead a brighter future for young Americans. (Rosas) #education
No way. I just sold out to @JPgetgains1837 for 480 million. He kind of has a monopoly on the market, but who cares! This officially makes me the wealthiest man in the world! (Bonnette) #bigflex
@candee_collins I am Vice President and main contributor of funds to the Anti-Imperialist League, so I would say I lean very, very heavily against imperialism.
I’m thinking of buying the Philippines out from under the government. They deserve independence after all this fighting and bickering over who they belong to. This will be my greatest 20 million dollars I have ever spent. (Cox) #independenceforphilippines
I then asked Frick to resign as head of the Frick Company, and he did not take that too kindly. And then I asked for a market cut on coke, and again he didn’t take it too kindly and stood his ground. That brings us to where we are today. I just don’t like the guy. Part 2
Me and Frick used to be business partners, as I was heavily invested in the Frick Coke Company, but as the Homestead Strike came closer and closer, I saw Frick as being to direct and diffuse the situation, and while he certainly did do that, he also shed a bad light on me. Part 1
Don’t mind me, I’m just bumping some Sonata in G-Minor performed by Fritz Kreisler and the New York Philharmonic in my newly built Carnegie Hall. (Cox) #flex
I wonder how many people read my book,The Gospel of Wealth. I told my beliefs that the wealthy have a moral obligation to do good for others. #moneyforothers
(Shupe)
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about all the girls I’ve been seeing. My dear Louise stands out above the rest. Do you all think we look good together? I think we’d make the perfect couple! (Cox) #goals
As I look at my business experiences, I am amazed how we gained profits in steel, accounting innovations, and new technology. This has made the money that will benefit other people in a great way. #bigideas
(Shupe)