Dale Carnegie Quotes

Praise your children more than you correct them. Praise them for even their smallest achievement.

There are high spots in all of our lives and most of them have come about through encouragement from someone else. I don't care how great, how famous or successful a man or woman may be, each hungers for applause.

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

People are appreciating my work, and it feels good when people like my work.

People often say, 'I don't need recognition,' and the truth is they are right. We don't need it. But like healthy food and exercise, life is a whole lot better with it.

It's a great feeling when your work is appreciated.

I work really hard - that doesn't mean I deserve anything, but it's really cool to see the positive reaction people give to something you worked so hard on. It's one of the best feelings.

They say that you can't live by bread alone, but I can live on compliments.

I don't get tired of hearing that somebody liked my work.

You don't want to make awards the reason you're doing things.

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

I suppose if it has a practical purpose, I appreciate a pat on the back. I suppose it's rewarding, ultimately.

I don't really feel that I deserve all my applause.

I guess other people's compliments motivate you.

Of course awards matter.

For people to come to you and say, 'Would you like to be a part of our show?' after years of 'Please tell me I'm good enough,'... I can't tell you how wonderful it feels.

To get down to the quick of it, respect motivates me - not success.

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.

Respect your success.

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

When I was young, I liked to be acknowledged in class by little gestures such as a small red star for doing something good. Now that I'm older, I still want to be acknowledged for good work.

It feels good to have your work respected again.

It's a great, great experience to finally get the reception that you know you rightfully deserve.

I want to do something that people can really say, 'Hey, man, that was good, I'm proud of you, I'm proud of that.' 'Pride' and 'Transformers' and things like that.

I don't know that praise is always a good thing.