Dale Carnegie

So if you aspire to be a good conversationalist, be an attentive listener. To be interesting, be interested.

Dale Carnegie

So the only way on earth to influence other people is to talk about what they want and show them how to get it.

Dale Carnegie

So the rare individual who unselfishly tries to serve others has an enormous advantage. He has little competition.

Dale Carnegie

Stop worrying and start living.

Dale Carnegie

Success in dealing with people depends on a sympathetic grasp of the other persons’ viewpoint.

Dale Carnegie

Take stock of your fears now and see how many of them are senseless. If you are honest with yourself you will probably find most of them are groundless.

Dale Carnegie

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

Dale Carnegie

Tell the audience what you’re going to say, say it; then tell them what you’ve said.

Dale Carnegie

Tell your child, your spouse, or your employee that he or she is stupid or dumb at a certain thing, has no gift for it, and is doing it all wrong, and you have destroyed almost every incentive to try to improve.

Dale Carnegie

That is what every successful person loves: the game. The chance for self-expression. The chance to prove his or her worth, to excel, to win.

Dale Carnegie