Dale Carnegie

Because he is a gentleman. He saw you were interested in boats, and he talked about the things he knew would interest and please you. He made himself agreeable.

Dale Carnegie

Begin by emphasizing – and keep on emphasizing – the things on which you agree. Keep emphasizing, if possible, that you are both striving for the same end and that your only difference is one of method and not of purpose.

Dale Carnegie

Better give your path to a dog than be bitten by him in contesting for the right. Even killing the dog would not cure the bite.

Dale Carnegie

Confusion is the main cause of worry.

Dale Carnegie

Create happiness for others.

Dale Carnegie

Criticism of others is futile and if you indulge in it often you should be warned that it can be fatal to your career.

Dale Carnegie

Dad never wastes a minute thinking about people he doesn’t like.

Dale Carnegie

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.

Dale Carnegie

Don’t criticise them; they are just what we would be under similar circumstances.

Dale Carnegie

Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism – and wars.

Dale Carnegie