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 CARNEGIECash can buy, but it takes enthusiasm to sell.
More Dale Carnegie Quotes
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Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage.
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Actions speak louder than words, and a smile says, ‘I like you. You make me happy. I am glad to see you.
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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.
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If you must make a mistake, make a new one each time.
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Nobody is more persuasive than a good listener.
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People do things for “their” reasons, not ours. So find their reasons.
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Good leaders are scarce; so I’m following myself.
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90% of all management problems are caused by miscommunication.
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Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.
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Let’s never try to get even with our enemies, because if we do we will hurt ourselves far more than we hurt them. Let’s do as General Eisenhower does: let’s never waste a minute thinking about people we don’t like.
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When we hate our enemies, we are giving them power over us: power over our sleep, our appetites, our blood pressure, our health, and our happiness.
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Remember happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think.
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The world is filled with interesting things to do. Don’t lead a dull life in such a thrilling world.
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Use encouragement. Make the fault seem easy to correct.
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Take charge of your attitude. Don’t let someone else choose it for you.
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Three-fourths of the people you will ever meet are hungering and thirsting for sympathy. Give it to them, and they will love you.
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Our trouble is not ignorance, but inaction.
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Listen first. Give your opponents a chance to talk. Let them finish. Do not resist, defend or debate. This only raises barriers. Try to build bridges of understanding.
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Your smile brightens the lives of all who see it.
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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.
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The most important thing in life is not simply to capitalize on your gains. Any fool can do that. The important thing is to profit from your losses. That requires intelligence, and makes the difference between a man of sense and a fool.
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If you want to be a good conversationalist, be a good listener. To be interesting, be interested.
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You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.
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Act enthusiastic and you will be enthusiastic.
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Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.
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Cash can buy, but it takes enthusiasm to sell.
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