If anyone on the verge of action should judge himself according to the outcome, he would never begin.How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, p. 202, 1948
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Dale Carnegie was an influential American writer and lecturer known for his self-improvement and interpersonal skills training programs. He is best known for his book "How to Win Friends and Influence People," which remains a classic in the field of personal development and communication skills. Carnegie's work has continued to inspire individuals worldwide to enhance their social and professional interactions.
1888–1955·lived 66 years
If anyone on the verge of action should judge himself according to the outcome, he would never begin.How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, p. 202, 1948
Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, 1948
Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer the negative elements in your life, don’t sit at home and think about it. Go out and get busy.
Take a chance! All life is a chance. The man who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare.
First ask yourself: What is the worst that can happen? Then prepare to accept it. Then proceed to improve on the worst.
Each party should gain from the negotiation.
You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.
If you want to gather honey, don't kick over the beehive.
The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way.
The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.
It isn't what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about it.How to Win Friends and Influence People, Part Two, Chapter 2
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.The Works of Francis Bacon/Volume 1/Essays/Of Youth and Age, Wikisource
Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.How to Win Friends and Influence People, p. 202, 1936
The essence of all art is to have pleasure in giving pleasure.How to Enjoy Your Life and Your Job, 1936
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.How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, p. 202, 1948
Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.The 5 Essential People Skills: How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others, and Resolve Conflicts, Simon and Schuster, 2009
Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.Why Success Won't Make You Happy, Psychology Today, 2013
If you want to conquer fear, don't sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.
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.Dale Carnegie's Scrapbook: A Treasury of the Wisdom of the Ages, 1959
Knowledge isn't power until it's applied.How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, 1948
Regardless of your age you should make it a rule to learn something new each day and do something each day to improve yourself physically.
If you are not enthusiastic about your job, one-third of your life goes to waste.How to Enjoy Your Life and Your Job, 2017
No matter what happens, always be yourself.How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures bristling with prejudice and motivated by pride and vanity.How to Win Friends and Influence People, 1936
That’s all 24 quotes by Dale Carnegie.