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For “the great aim of education,” said Herbert Spencer, “is not knowledge but action.” And

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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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You can dramatize your ideas in business or in any other aspect of your life. It’s easy

Little phrases such as “I’m sorry to trouble you,” “Would you be so kind as to — — ?” “Won’t you please?” “Would you mind?” “Thank you”-little courtesies like these oil the cogs of the monotonous grind of everyday life-and, incidentally, they are the hallmark of good breeding.

Remember that other people may be totally wrong. But they don’t think so.

For “the great aim of education,” said Herbert Spencer, “is not knowledge but action.” And - Dale Carnegie

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