Dale Carnegie Quotes

I think we get a lot of recognition and it's great.

There is no bigger certificate than audience appreciation.

You are never too old for applause. What's satisfying is that I'm being appreciated for what I was trained for.

Honorary degrees and lifetime achievement awards are very encouraging. I know that it might sound strange that a writer who has published many books still needs encouragement, but this is true.

The sweetest of all sounds is praise.

I can take a lot of pats on the back. I love it when I get admiring letters from people. And, of course, I'd love it if the critics would notice me, too.

There are two things people want more than sex and money... recognition and praise.

I do believe in praising that which deserves to be praised.

Their silence is praise enough.

There is no Pleasure like that of receiving Praise from the Praiseworthy.

When people recognize your work and want to reward you for what you've done, that's a good feeling.

What every genuine philosopher (every genuine man, in fact) craves most is praise although the philosophers generally call it recognition!

We should welcome applause whenever it comes.

Success listens only to applause. To all else it is deaf.

The Oscar nomination is great. It's a great pat on the back. And I like that.

Everybody wants recognition, but we can't all get it.

Idolizing is a strong word, though. I'm happy that people respond well to the work I'm doing now. If anyone admires what I'm doing in any way, then I'm really proud of it.

Well done, your Majesty!

What makes me happy is the appreciation of people around me.

The Academy not only knew I existed, they thought I was good!

We all want to be praised, right?

Yes, I am happy that my work is recognised, and it is wonderful to be acknowledged.

I've never wanted fame. I've only ever wanted recognition.

It feels great when your work gets appreciated.

Any time you are in a position where your peers plus the people who paid your bills all your life are honoring you, it doesn't get a hell of a lot better than that.