Opher Brayer’s Blog

Dale Carnegie was the kind of person that wanted to help people. And not just friends, but all people he could reach. And he succeeded! His legacy will stay for ever after.

I know that much has been written about this wonderful person, so I wouldn’t repeat things said, but I will however write down my favorite quotes from his book How to Win Friends and Influence. But I intend to quote not only him, but also the expert people he quoted. Mr. Carnegie interviewed successful people in order to discover the techniques they used in human relations. After all, where else could we get the best idea and advice, if not from such great knowledgeable people? In this sense he was a true entrepreneur, and I am proud to say that I tried his system and it worked.

I know that some of you may say that his ideas and values are out of date, but think for just one moment - are they really?! How well off would we all be if we lived by his ideals and principles. Our business world would only prosper from such strong and fundamental basis.

Instead of condemning people, let’s try to understand them. Let’s try to figure out why they do what they do. That’s a lot more profitable and intriguing then criticism; and it breeds sympathy, tolerance, and kindness. “To know all, is to forgive all”. I hope his words will help you, as much as they did me.

Yours,

Opher.