Flattery is from the teeth out. Sincere appreciation is from the heart out. — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
It is the way we react to circumstances that determines our feelings. — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
...Be grateful for what you have to be thankful for instead of complaining about the little things that annoy you. — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
“When a study was made a few years ago on runaway wives, what do you think was discovered to be the main… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
“Any fool can criticise, condemn and complain – and most fools do. But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.” — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
“Think and Thank.” Think of all we have to be grateful for, and thank God for all our boons and bounties.” — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
If we want to find happiness, let's stop thinking about gratitude or ingratitude and give for the inner joy of giving. — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
“PRINCIPLE 1 Don’t criticize, condemn or complain. PRINCIPLE 2 Give honest and sincere appreciation. PRINCIPLE 3 Arouse in the other person an eager want.” — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
“If we are so contemptibly selfish that we can’t radiate a little happiness and pass on a bit of honest appreciation without… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
If some people are so hungry for a feeling of importance that they actually go insane to get it, imagine what miracle… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
“The sun can make you take off your coat more quickly than the wind; and kindliness, the friendly approach and appreciation can… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
In a Nutshell - Fundamental Techniques In Handling People; Principle 1 - Don't criticize, condemn or complain; Principle 2 - Give honest… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world's happiness now. How? By giving a few… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
The words "Think and Thank" are inscribed in many of the Cromwellian churches of England. These words ought to be inscribed in… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
Nothing else so inspires and heartens people as words of appreciation. You and I may soon forger the words of encouragement and… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
The difference between appreciation and flattery? That is simple. One is sincere and the other insincere. One comes from the heart out;… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
Let's cease thinking of our accomplishments, our wants. Let's try to figure out the other man's good points. Then forget flattery. Give… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
“I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among my people,” said Schwab, “the greatest asset I possess, and the way to develop… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
When ill luck besets us, to ease the tension we have only to remember that happiness is relative. The next time you… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
We nourish the bodies of our children and friends and employees, but how seldom do we nourish their selfesteem? We provide them… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
Remember, happiness doesn't depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think. So start each… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
Try leaving a trail of little sparks of gratitude on your daily trips. You will be surprised how they will set small… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
Begin with praise and honest appreciation. Call attention to people's mistakes indirectly. Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
“When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures bristling with prejudice and motivated by pride and… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share
I deal with the obvious. I present, reiterate, and glorify the obvious - because the obvious is what people need to be told. — Dale Carnegie Copy Share
You can make more friends in two months by becoming more interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share
“The man who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far from shore.” — Dale Carnegie Copy Share
“Apply the blacksmith's homely principle when you are speaking. If you feel deeply about your subject you will be able to think of little… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share
One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share
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… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share
I realize now that people are not thinking about you and me or caring what is said about us. They are thinking about themselves-before… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share
Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars. — Dale Carnegie Copy Share
If you want to know how to make people shun you and laugh at you behind your back and even despise you, here is… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share
So if you aspire to be a good conversationali st, be an attentive listener. To be interesting, be interested. Ask questions that other persons… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share
...Be grateful for what you have to be thankful for instead of complaining about the little things that annoy you. — Dale Carnegie Copy Share
Don't be afraid of enemies who attack you. Be afraid of the friends who flatter you. — Dale Carnegie Copy Share
