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38 quotes by Norman Vincent Peale

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (May 31, 1898 – December 24, 1993) was a minister and author (most notably of The Power of Positive Thinking) and a progenitor of "positive thinking". His ideas were not accepted by mental health experts.
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Change your thoughts and you change your world.

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Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.

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Watch your manner of speech if you wish to develop a peaceful state of mind. Start each day by affirming peaceful, contented and happy attitudes and... →

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Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have.

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The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.

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There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.

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If you paint in your mind a picture of bright and happy expectations, you put yourself into a condition conducive to your goal.

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It's always too early to quit.

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The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence.

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Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear. Perhaps the action you take will be... →

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If you have zest and enthusiasm you attract zest and enthusiasm. Life does give back in kind.

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Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterly retreat is in itself a victory.

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It is of practical value to learn to like yourself. Since you must spend so much time with yourself you might as well get some satisfaction out of... →

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