Andrew Carnegie Success Quotations

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

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%.

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

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

There is little success where there is little laughter.

I believe that the true road to preeminent success in any line is to make yourself master of that line

I believe that the road to pre-eminent success in any line of work is to make yourself master of that line of work.

The secret of success lies not in doing your own work, but in recognizing the right man to do it.