Quotes by Dale Carnegie

"The essence of all art is to have pleasure in giving pleasure."

"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all."

"Take a chance! All life is a chance. The man who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare."

"Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy."

"Most of us have far more courage than we ever dreamed we possessed."

"Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success."

"Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get."

"Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars."

"Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves."

"The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way."

"Applause is a receipt, not a bill."

"One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today."

"Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the full period, but content themselves with a mediocrity of success."