Our mental attitude is the x factor that determines our fate. Dale Carnegie More Quotes by Dale Carnegie More Quotes From Dale Carnegie The biggest lesson I have learned is the stupendous importance of what we think. If I knew what you think, I would know what you are, for your thoughts make you what you are; by changing our thoughts, we can change our lives. Dale Carnegie lessonsinspirationalthinking A smile is nature's best antidote for discouragement. It brings rest to the weary, sunshine to those who are frowning, and hope to those who are hopeless and defeated. A smile is so valuable that it can't be bought, begged, borrowed, or taken away against your will. You have to be willing to give a smile away before it can do anyone else any good. So if someone is too tired or grumpy to flash you a smile, let him have one of yours anyway. Nobody needs a smile as much as the person who has none to give. Dale Carnegie tiredtakenhope Happiness doesn't depend on any external conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude. Dale Carnegie being-happyhappinessinspirational Feeling sorry for yourself, and your present condition, is not only a waste of energy but the worst habit you could possibly have. Dale Carnegie life-and-lovesorrysuccess 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 same end and that your only difference is one of method and not of purpose. Dale Carnegie differencestalkingpeople Today is life-the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today. Get interested in something. Shake yourself awake. Develop a hobby. Let the winds of enthusiasm sweep through you. Live today with gusto. Dale Carnegie timemotivationallife Actions speak louder than words, and a smile says, 'I like you. You make me happy. I am glad to see you.' That is why dogs make such a hit. They are so glad to see us that they almost jump out of their skins. So, naturally, we are glad to see them. Dale Carnegie you-make-me-happydogi-like-you Become genuinely interested in other people. Dale Carnegie win-friends-and-influence-peopleinfluencing-peoplepeople Everybody in the world is seeking happiness - and there is one sure way to find it. That is by controlling your thoughts. Happiness doesn't depend on outward conditions. It depends on inner conditions. Dale Carnegie self-controllifeworld There are four ways, and only four ways, in which we have contact with the world. We are evaluated and classified by these four contacts: what we do, how we look, what we say, and how we say it. Dale Carnegie communicationmotivationalinspirational Do you know someone you would like to change and regulate and improve? Good! That is fine. I am all in favor of it, But why not begin on yourself? From a purely selfish standpoint, that is a lot more profitable than trying to improve others - yes, and a lot less dangerous. Dale Carnegie selfishchangemotivational If you want others to like you, if you want to develop real friendships, if you want to help others at the same time as you help yourself, keep this principle in mind: Become genuinely interested in other people. Dale Carnegie realhelping-othersrelationship Take a chance! All life is a chance. The man who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. Dale Carnegie motivationalinspirationallife Do you know the most important trait a man can have? Dale Carnegie importantmenmean The difference between appreciation and flattery? That is simple. One is sincere and the other insincere. One comes from the heart out; the other from the teeth out. One is unselfish; the other selfish. One is universally admired; the other universally condemned. Dale Carnegie selfishheartappreciation If you argue and rankle and contradict, you may achieve a victory sometimes; but it will be an empty victory because you will never get your opponent's good will. Dale Carnegie victoryinspirationattitude If you want to gather honey, don't kick over the beehive. Dale Carnegie leadershipworkmotivational When dealing with people, let us remember that we are not dealing with creatures of logic. We are dealing with creatures of emotion, creatures bristling with prejudices and motivated by pride and vanity. ...Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain - and most fools do. But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving. Dale Carnegie vanitypridecharacter Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person. Dale Carnegie criticizepersonsmistake We all have possibilities we don't know about. We can do things we don't even dream we can do. It's only when necessity faces us that we rise to the occasion and actually do the things that hitherto have seemed impossible. Dale Carnegie dreamimpossiblefaces
