Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie was an American writer and teacher of courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Born into poverty on a farm in Missouri, he was the author of How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936), a bestseller that remains popular today. He also wrote How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (1948), Lincoln the Unknown (1932), and several other books.
Background
- Born in
- Maryville
- Educated at
- American Academy of Dramatic ArtsMaryville High School
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"Don't be afraid of enemies who attack you. Be afraid of the friends who flatter you."
"One of the 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 b…"
"Here is one of the best bits of advice every given about the fine art of human relationships. "If there is any one secret of success," says Henry Ford, "it lies in the ability to get the other person’…"
"Take a chance! All life is a chance. The man who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare."
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Timeline
1888
Born
Birth1955
Died
Death
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