"Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the full period, but content themselves with a mediocrity of success"
- Dale Carnegie
About this Quote
This quote by Dale Carnegie is a commentary on the habits of men as they age. He recommends that older males tend to overthink and overanalyze decisions, resulting in inaction and missed out on chances. They are too quick to give up and opt for less than they might have achieved. Carnegie suggests that older guys do not have the ambition and drive of their more youthful counterparts, and are content with a mediocre level of success. He encourages men to take threats and press themselves to reach their complete potential, instead of opting for less than they might have achieved. This quote functions as a suggestion to men of any ages to take action and strive for success, rather than opting for mediocrity.
This quote is written / told by Dale Carnegie between November 24, 1888 and November 1, 1955. He/she was a famous Writer from USA.
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