Ability Quote by Dale Carnegie
“Even in such technical lines as engineering, about 15% of one's financial success is due one's technical knowledge and about 85% is due to skill in human engineering, to personality and the ability to lead people.”
About This Quote
Source Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People, 1936
Technical skill matters less than interpersonal ability for financial success.
In simple terms: People skills outweigh technical knowledge for wealth.
Develop leadership and personality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- career advancement
- team leadership
- sales
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance technical and interpersonal growth?
- What habits improve your people skills?
Technical expertise still essential in many fields.