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HereSince1628

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25. Carnagie was aware people would come for his wealth with pitchforks if he didn't share it.
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 10:06 AM
Nov 2015

I think he felt the 'obligation' to share, but more grudgingly than usually noted.


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