Dale Harbison Carnegie (/ˈkɑrnɪɡi/; spelled Carnagey until c. 1922; November 24, 1888 – November 1, 1955) was an American writer and lecturer and the developer of famous 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 massive bestseller that remains popular today. He also wrote How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (1948), Lincoln the Unknown (1932), and several other books.One of the core ideas in his books is that it is possible to change other people's behavior by changing one's behavior toward them.
November 24, 1888, Maryville, Missouri, United States
Died
November 1, 1955, Forest Hills, New York City, New York, United States
Place Of Birth
Maryville, Missouri, USA
Profession
Teacher, Author
Education
University of Central Missouri, American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Nationality
American
Spouse
Dorothy Price Vanderpool, Lolita Baucaire
Children
Rosemary Crom, Donna Dale Carnegie
Parents
James William Carnagey, Amanda Elizabeth Harbison
Siblings
Clifton Carnagey
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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Quote
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[on determination] Big shots are only little shots who kept on shooting.
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Try leaving a friendly trail of little sparks of gratitude on your daily trips. You will be surprised how they will set flames of friendship that will be rose beacons on your next visit.
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Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.
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Fact
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Inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians in 2006.
$19 Million