Criticism is futile because it puts a person on the defensive and usually makes them strive to justify themselves. Criticism is dangerous, because it wounds a person's precious pride, hurts their sense of importance, and arouses resentment. — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
In talking with people, don't begin by discussing the things on which you differ. Begin by emphasizing - and keep on emphasizing - the things on which you agree. Keep emphasizing, if possible, that you are both striving for the… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars. — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
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 Image
