It is often dangerous to rush into battle without pausing for preparation or waiting for recruits. - Dale Carnegie

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It is often dangerous to rush into battle without pausing for preparation or waiting for recruits.

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About Dale Carnegie

Dale Harbison Carnegie [originally Carnagey until 1919] (November 24, 1888 – November 1, 1955) was an American writer, lecturer and the developer of famous courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking and interpersonal skills. Born in poverty on a farm in Missouri, he was the author of How to Win Friends and Influence People, first published in 1936, a massive bestseller that remains popular today. He also wrote a biography of Abraham Lincoln, entitled Lincoln the Unknown, as well as several other books.

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Birth Name: Dale Arley Carnegey
Native Name: Dale Arley Carnegie
Alternative Names: Dale Breckenridge Carnegie Dale Harbison Carnagey Dale Harbison Carnegie Dale Carnagey

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