An old man was asked what had robbed him of joy in his life. His reply was, “Things that never happened.”
DALE CARNEGIEAny fool can criticize, condemn and complain – and most fools do. But it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.
More Dale Carnegie Quotes
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If you do something for someone else, never remember. If someone does something for you, never forget.
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Remember that other people may be totally wrong. But they don’t think so. Don’t condemn them. Any fool can do that. Try to understand them. Only wise, tolerant, exceptional people even try to do that.
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Don’t ask a man what is important to him. Watch how he spends his time
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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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The way to defeat fear: decide on a course of conduct and follow it. Keep so busy and work so hard that you forget about being afraid.
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If you want to gather honey, don’t kick over the beehive.
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Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage.
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The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way.
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Take charge of your attitude. Don’t let someone else choose it for you.
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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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If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.
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The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.
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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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Believe you will be successful and you will.
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Believe that you will succeed, and you will.
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