Quotes from Dale Carnegie
We provide them with roast beef and potatoes to build energy, but we neglect to give them kind words of appreciation that would sing in their memories for years like the music of the morning stars.
- Dale Carnegie
always in terms of other people's point of view, and see things from their angle—if you get that one thing out of this book, it may easily prove to be one of the building blocks of your career.
- Dale Carnegie
but a simple smile takes little effort—and the rewards can be astonishing.
- Dale Carnegie
If we know we are going to be rebuked anyhow, isn't it far better to beat the other person to it and do it ourselves? Isn't it much easier to listen to self-criticism than to bear condemnation from alien lips?
- Dale Carnegie
There is no limit to what a man can do, or where he can go, if he doesn't mind who gets the credit.
- Dale Carnegie
when the time comes for you to make an ask, there is someone there to lend a hand.
- Dale Carnegie
For many centuries, nobles and magnates supported artists, musicians and authors so that their creative works would be dedicated to them.
- Dale Carnegie
That is why dogs make such a hit. They are so glad to see us that they almost jump out of their skins. So, naturally, we are glad to see them. A baby's smile has the same effect.
- Dale Carnegie
I am ashamed to realize that I never really learned to live until I feared I was going to die.
- Dale Carnegie
There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second.
- Dale Carnegie
Logan Pearsall Smith packed a lot of wisdom into a few words when he said: "There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second.
- Dale Carnegie
Call attention to people's mistakes indirectly.
- Dale Carnegie