Appreciation Quote by Dale Carnegie
“I once succumbed to the fad of fasting and went for six days and nights without eating. It wasn't difficult. I was less hungry at the end of the sixth day than I was at the end of the second. Yet I know, as you know, people who would think they had committed a crime if they let their families or employees go for six days without food; but they will let them go for six days, and six weeks, and sometimes sixty years without giving them the hearty appreciation that they crave almost as much as they crave food.”
About This Quote
Source Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People, 1936
Fasting can reveal that physical hunger lessens over time, while emotional appreciation is often neglected.
In simple terms: Hunger fades, appreciation needed.
Key Takeaway
Value and show appreciation regularly.
Themes
appreciation
leadership
empathy
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- family
- team management
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
human motivation
psychology
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you express appreciation daily?
- What impact does neglecting appreciation have?
A Different Perspective
People may tolerate hardship but neglect emotional needs.
