Quote by Dale Carnegie

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.

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

Summary

This quote emphasizes the significant impact of spreading happiness through simple acts of kindness and appreciation. It suggests that by offering sincere words of encouragement to someone who is feeling alone or disheartened, we have the power to enhance the overall happiness in the world. Even if we may forget the kind words we spoke, the recipient may carry them with them for a lifetime, cherishing the positive impact they had. It highlights the potential of our actions to bring joy and uplift others, urging us to seize this opportunity to make a lasting difference.

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