Dale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie

Carnegie, Dale (1888 – 1955) American lecturer, author, and pioneer in the field of public speaking and the psychology of the successful personality. He is well known for his book ‘How To Win Friends and Influence People‘ (1936).

“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.” – Dale Carnegie

“Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” – Dale Carnegie

“Fear doesn’t exist anywhere except in the mind.” – Dale Carnegie

“Feeling sorry for yourself, & your present condition, is not only a waste of energy but the worst habit that you could possibly have.” Dale Carnegie

“Flaming enthusiasm, backed by horse sense & persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.” – Dale Carnegie

“Happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have, it depends solely upon what you think.” – Dale Carnegie

“If only the people who worry about their liabilities would think about the riches they do possess, they would stop worrying.” – Dale Carnegie

“It isn’t what you have, who you are, where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy – it is what you think about.” – Dale Carnegie

“Most of us have far more courage than we ever dreamed we possessed.” – Dale Carnegie

“People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.” – Dale Carnegie

“Remember happiness doesn’t depend on who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think.” – Dale Carnegie

“Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.” – Dale Carnegie

“Tell me what gives a man or woman their greatest pleasure and I’ll tell you their philosophy of life.” – Dale Carnegie

“The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.” – Dale Carnegie

“The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way.” – Dale Carnegie