Dale Carnegie Quotes
Top 100 wise famous quotes and sayings by Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie Famous Quotes & Sayings
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I have asked thousands of business people to smile at someone every hour of the day for a week and then come to class and talk about the results.
My popularity, my happiness and sense of worth depend to no small extent upon my skill in dealing with people.
If you can't sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there and worrying. It's the worry that gets you, not the loss of sleep.
Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime.
Remember what Emerson said: "Every man I meet is my superior in some way. In that, I learn of him." And
Is enthusiasm important in selling? Yes, genuine, heartfelt enthusiasm is one of the most potent factors of success in almost any undertaking.
Patience and perserverance will accomplish more in this world than a brilliant dash. Remember that when something goes wrong.
So the only way on earth to influence other people is to talk about what they want and show them how to get it.
You can conquer almost any fear if you will only make up your mind to do so. For remember, fear doesn't exist anywhere except in the mind.
1. Ask yourself, "What is the worst that can possibly happen?" 2. Prepare to accept it if you have to. 3. Then calmly proceed to improve on the worst.
Sigmund Freud said that everything you and I do springs from two motives: the sex urge and the desire to be great. John
When we hate our enemies, we are giving them power over us: power over our sleep, our appetites, our blood pressure, our health, and our happiness.
When we have accepted the worst, we have nothing more to lose. And that automatically means we have everything to gain.
Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.
The load of tomorrow, added to that of yesterday, carried today, makes the strongest falter. ... Why even try it?
If we want to find happiness, let's stop thinking about gratitude or ingratitude and give for the inner joy of giving.
If you do something for someone else, never remember. If someone does something for you, never forget.
Elbert Hubbard said: Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day. Wisdom consists in not exceeding that limit.
All the king's horses and all the king's men can't put the past together again. So let's remember: Don't try to saw sawdust.
There you are; human nature in action, wrongdoers, blaming everybody but themselves. We are all like that.
What is the answer to this fatigue? Relax! Relax! Relax! Learn to relax while you are doing your work!
I've found that worry and irritation vanish into thin air the moment I open my mind to the many blessings I possess.
Make a man laugh a good hearty laugh, and you've paved the way for friendship. When a man laughs with you, he, to some extent, likes you.
Always have something to say. The man who has something to say and who is known never to speak unless he has, is sure to be listened to.
If a man will devote his time to securing facts in an impartial, objective way, his worries will usually evaporate in the light of knowledge.
Enthusiasm is that ingredient of vitality mixed with a firm belief in what you are doing that ensures the success of any project you undertake.
Abe Lincoln once remarked that "most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." He was right.
Feeling sorry for yourself, and your present condition, is not only a waste of energy but the worst habit you could possibly have.
The world is filled with interesting things to do. Don't lead a dull life in such a thrilling world.
Tell me what gives a man or woman their greatest pleasure and I'll tell you their philosophy of life.
Nine times out of ten, an argument ends with each of the contestants more firmly convinced than ever that he is absolutely right.
It has been said that nearly all of our worries and unhappiness come from our imagination and not from reality.
Napoleon was criticized for giving "toys" to war-hardened veterans, and Napoleon replied, "Men are ruled by toys.
Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise.
By all means take thought for the tomorrow, yes, careful thought and planning and preparation. But have no anxiety.
If you can be kind and considerate for one day, then you can be for another. It won't cost you a penny in the world. Begin today.
Excitement radiates through your eyes, your face, your voice, your soul, and your whole personality.
As Dr. Johnson said: "God himself, sir, does not propose to judge man until the end of his days." Why should you and I?
An old man was asked what had robbed him of joy in his life. His reply was, "Things that never happened."
Criticism of others is futile and if you indulge in it often you should be warned that it can be fatal to your career.