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Portrait of Robert Pitcairn

Robert Pitcairn

One of Andrew's close friends and a fellow railroad employee.

From "Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie" by Carnegie, Andrew

Core Belief

"In the importance of friendship, hard work, and personal responsibility."

Worldview

He sees the world as a place of opportunity for those who are willing to work hard and stay true to their friends.

Personality

Loyal, hardworking, and ambitious, with a good sense of humor and a fondness for sweets.

In Their Own Words

"(Confidingly to Andrew) He had live things in his stomach that gnawed his insides until fed upon sweets."

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