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unobtrusive and well-regarded way. Some capitalists of the 19th century, particularly
Andrew" Carnegie and John Rockefeller, pioneered American philanthropy. Carnegie said the same
aggressive energy that had made a capitalist rich should be used to return his profits to society. The
man who died rich, died disgraced, Carnegie claimed. Without necessarily agreeing with such
strictures, Paul Mellon set out to redistribute some of his wealth. Both men thought that what
America needed was culture. Carnegie had favoured public libraries and Mr. Mellon went for public
art galleries.
289- The author points out that Mellon senior made the money and that Mellon junior disposed
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