Gratitude Quotes by Dale Carnegie

Appreciation is the legal tender that all souls enjoy.

— Dale Carnegie

Flattery is from the teeth out. Sincere appreciation is from the heart out.

— Dale Carnegie

Begin with praise and honest appreciation.

— Dale Carnegie

It is the way we react to circumstances that determines our feelings.

— Dale Carnegie

“Principle 2 Give honest and sincere appreciation.”

— Dale Carnegie

“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

“When a study was made a few years ago on runaway wives, what do you think was discovered to be the main…

— Dale Carnegie

...Be grateful for what you have to be thankful for instead of complaining about the little things that annoy you.

— Dale Carnegie

“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

If we want to find happiness, let's stop thinking about gratitude or ingratitude and give for the inner joy of giving.

— Dale Carnegie

“Think and Thank.” Think of all we have to be grateful for, and thank God for all our boons and bounties.”

— Dale Carnegie

The words "Think and Thank" are inscribed in many of the Cromwellian churches of England. These words ought to be inscribed in…

— Dale Carnegie

The difference between appreciation and flattery? That is simple. One is sincere and the other insincere. One comes from the heart out;…

— Dale Carnegie

Nothing else so inspires and heartens people as words of appreciation. You and I may soon forger the words of encouragement and…

— Dale Carnegie

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

“The sun can make you take off your coat more quickly than the wind; and kindliness, the friendly approach and appreciation can…

— Dale Carnegie

If some people are so hungry for a feeling of importance that they actually go insane to get it, imagine what miracle…

— Dale Carnegie

In a Nutshell - Fundamental Techniques In Handling People; Principle 1 - Don't criticize, condemn or complain; Principle 2 - Give honest…

— 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…

— Dale Carnegie

“I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among my people,” said Schwab, “the greatest asset I possess, and the way to develop…

— Dale Carnegie

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

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

Try leaving a trail of little sparks of gratitude on your daily trips. You will be surprised how they will set small…

— Dale Carnegie

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

We nourish the bodies of our children and friends and employees, but how seldom do we nourish their selfesteem? We provide them…

— Dale Carnegie

When ill luck besets us, to ease the tension we have only to remember that happiness is relative. The next time you…

— Dale Carnegie