Wealth
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie's admonition aimed to reshape the ethos of wealth during an era when Gilded Age fortunes towered over the masses. He saw wealth not as a private possession but as a public trust. While capitalist titans were often lauded for amassing riches, Carnegie declared the real honor lay in giving it away. His vision set the stage for modern philanthropy, redefining a rich man's legacy as one of responsibility, not mere accumulation.