Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friend Quotes

A collection of quotes by Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friend.

Dale Carnegie was an American writer and lecturer, best known for his famous self-help book "How to Win Friends and Influence People." Born in 1888, he developed a keen interest in public speaking and interpersonal communication. Carnegie's book, first published in 1936, became a worldwide sensation, offering practical techniques for building meaningful relationships, winning people over, and improving social skills. He also established the Dale Carnegie Institute, which offers courses on social skills and self-improvement. Carnegie's work continues to inspire and influence individuals in various fields to this day.

Why prove to a man he is wrong? Is that going to make him li

Why prove to a man he is wrong? Is that going to make him like you? Why not let him save face? He didn't ask for your opinion. He didn't want it. Why argue with him? You can't win an argument, because if you lose, you lose it; and if you win it, you lose it. Why? You will feel fine. But what about him? You have made him feel inferior, you hurt his pride, insult his intelligence, his judgment, and his self-respect, and he'll resent your triumph. That will make him strike back, but it will never make him want to change his mind. A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.

Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friend

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