Dale Carnegie Quotes

A collection of quotes by Dale Carnegie.

Dale Carnegie, born on November 24, 1888, in Maryville, Missouri, was an American writer, lecturer, and self-improvement guru. He is best known for his influential book, "How to Win Friends and Influence People," published in 1936, which became a global bestseller and established him as a prominent figure in the field of personal development.

Carnegie started his career in sales and later ventured into public speaking, which laid the foundation for his impactful courses on interpersonal skills and public speaking. He believed that success in both personal and professional life depends on one's ability to effectively communicate and build relationships. As a result, his methods and strategies focused on enhancing social skills, leadership qualities, and self-confidence.

Throughout his career, Carnegie conducted numerous training programs and delivered speeches to large audiences, promoting his principles of self-improvement. His teachings emphasized the importance of showing appreciation, active listening, and finding common ground, making him one of the early pioneers in the field of interpersonal communication.

Dale Carnegie's work is considered timeless and has influenced countless individuals, from businesspeople to politicians, in their approach to human relations. He continued to write and teach until his death on November 1, 1955, leaving a lasting legacy in the realm of personal development and contributing to the development of countless individuals worldwide.

Feeling sorry for yourself, and you present condition, is no

Feeling sorry for yourself, and you present condition, is not only a waste of energy but the worst habit you could possibly have.

Habits

Did you ever see an unhappy horse? Did you ever see bird tha

Did you ever see an unhappy horse? Did you ever see bird that had the blues? One reason why birds and horses are not unhappy is because they are not trying to impress other birds and horses.

Happiness

I deal with the obvious. I present, reiterate and glorify th

I deal with the obvious. I present, reiterate and glorify the obvious -- because the obvious is what people need to be told.

Facts

If you want to be enthusiastic, act enthusiastic.

If you want to be enthusiastic, act enthusiastic.

Enthusiasm

You never achieve real success unless you like what you are

You never achieve real success unless you like what you are doing.

Enjoyment

Our fatigue is often caused not by work, but by worry, frust

Our fatigue is often caused not by work, but by worry, frustration and resentment.

Work

You can conquer almost any fear if you will only make up you

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.

Fear

Fear doesn't exist anywhere except in the mind.

Fear doesn't exist anywhere except in the mind.

Fear

Take a chance! All life is a chance. The man who goes farthe

Take a chance! All life is a chance. The man who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare.

Life

Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence

Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.

Success

You can close more business in two months by becoming intere

You can close more business in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get people interested in you.

Business

Most of the important things in the world have been accompli

Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.

Business Hope

One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is t

One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.

Nature

Happiness doesn't depend on any external conditions, it is g

Happiness doesn't depend on any external conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude.

Happiness Attitude

Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too

Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the full period, but content themselves with a mediocrity of success.

Men Success Business Age Home

If you believe in what you are doing, then let nothing hold

If you believe in what you are doing, then let nothing hold you up in your work. Much of the best work of the world has been done against seeming impossibilities. The thing is to get the work done.

Criticism

You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total o

You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world's happiness now. How? By giving a few words of sincere appreciation to someone who is lonely or discouraged. Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime.

Words

Are you bored with life? Then throw yourself into some work

Are you bored with life? Then throw yourself into some work you believe in with all your heart, live for it, die for it, and you will find happiness that you had thought could never be yours.

Boredom

Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of them

Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves.

Work

There are four ways, and only four ways, in which we have co

There are four ways, and only four ways, in which we have contact with the world. We are evaluated and classified by these four contacts: what we do, how we look, what we say, and how we say it.

Communication