"A smile is nature's best antidote for discouragement. It brings rest to the weary, sunshine to those who are frowning, and hope to those who are hopeless and defeated. A smile is so valuable that it can't be bought, begged, borrowed, or taken away against your will. You have to be willing to give a smile away before it can do anyone else any good. So if someone is too tired or grumpy to flash you a smile, let him have one of yours anyway. Nobody needs a smile as much as the person who has none to give."

28 likes

Source: Dale Carnegie (2016). “How to win friends & influence people”, p.104, Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd

About the author

Dale Carnegie

Author, Speaker

Dale Carnegie was a pioneering author and lecturer known for his work on personal development and effective communication, particularly through 'How to Win Friends and Influence People.'

All quotes by Dale Carnegie →

Same author

More quotes by Dale Carnegie

See all →