Action seems to follow feeling, but really action and feeling go together; and by regulating the action, which is under the more direct control of the will, we can indirectly regulate the feeling, which is not. – Dale Carnegie

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. – Dale Carnegie

Our fatigue is often caused not by work, but by worry, frustration and resentment. – Dale Carnegie

There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave. – Dale Carnegie

Talk to someone about themselves and they’ll listen for hours.– Dale Carnegie

There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave.– Dale Carnegie

When fate hands you a lemon, make lemonade. – Dale Carnegie

To be interesting, be interested. – Dale Carnegie

When fate hands you a lemon, make lemonade. – Dale Carnegie

Arouse in the other person an eager want. He who can do this has the whole world with him. He who cannot walks a lonely way. – Dale Carnegie

You can’t win an argument. You can’t because if you lose it, you lose it; and if you win it, you lose it. – Dale Carnegie

Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves. – Dale Carnegie

First ask yourself: What is the worst that can happen? Then prepare to accept it. Then proceed to improve on the worst. – Dale Carnegie

Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism – and wars. – Dale Carnegie

I have come to the conclusion that there is only one way under high heaven to get the best of an argument – and that is to avoid it. Avoid it as you would avoid rattlesnakes and earthquakes. – Dale Carnegie