Dale Carnegie

If we are so contemptibly selfish that we can’t radiate a little happiness and pass on a bit of honest appreciation without trying to get something out of the other person in return – if our souls are no bigger than sour crab apples, we shall meet with the failure we so richly deserve.

Dale Carnegie

If we think happy thoughts, we will be happy. If we think miserable thoughts, we will be miserable.

Dale Carnegie

If you and I want to stir up a resentment tomorrow that may rankle across the decades and endure until death, just let us indulge in a little stinging criticism – no matter how certain we are that it is justified.

Dale Carnegie

If you can be kind and considerate for one day, then you can be for another. It won’t cost you a penny in the world. Begin today.

Dale Carnegie

If you can’t sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there worrying. It’s the worry that gets you, not the lack of sleep.

Dale Carnegie

If you disagree with them you may be tempted to interrupt. But don’t. It is dangerous. They won’t pay attention to you while they still have a lot of ideas of their own crying for expression. So listen patiently and with an open mind.

Dale Carnegie

If you must make a mistake, make a new one each time.

Dale Carnegie

If you want to keep happiness, you have to share it!

Dale Carnegie

In fact, merely writing the facts on a piece of paper and stating our problem clearly goes a long way toward helping us to reach a sensible decision.

Dale Carnegie

It is the individual who is not interested in his fellow men who has the greatest difficulties in life and provides the greatest injury to others.

Dale Carnegie