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Dale Carnegie Quote

“It isn't what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.”

— Dale Carnegie

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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.

— Dale Carnegie

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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.

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When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion.

— Dale Carnegie

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

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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

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

— Dale Carnegie

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