Norman Vincent Peale

Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking, especially through his best-selling book The Power of Positive Thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 until his death, leading a Reformed Church in America congregation.

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Dwelling on negative thoughts is like fertilizing weeds.

Norman Vincent Peale

Formulate and stamp indelibly on your mind a mental picture of yourself as succeeding. Hold this picture tenaciously and never permit it to fade. Your mind will seek to develop this picture!

Norman Vincent Peale

When every physical and mental resource is focused, one's power to solve a problem multiplies tremendously.

Norman Vincent Peale

Don't take tomorrow to bed with you.

Norman Vincent Peale

Remind yourself that God is with you and nothing can defeat you. Believe that you now receive power from Him.

Norman Vincent Peale

Repetition of the same thought or physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic reflex.

Norman Vincent Peale

We struggle with the complexities and avoid the simplicities.

Norman Vincent Peale

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

Norman Vincent Peale

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

Norman Vincent Peale

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

Norman Vincent Peale

It's always too early to quit.

Norman Vincent Peale

Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.

Norman Vincent Peale

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.

Norman Vincent Peale

Change your thoughts and you change your world.

Norman Vincent Peale

Whenever a negative thought concerning your personal power comes to mind, deliberately voice a positive thought to cancel it out.

Norman Vincent Peale

Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it, for that determines our success or failure

Norman Vincent Peale

The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have.

Norman Vincent Peale

Four things for success: work and pray, think and believe.

Norman Vincent Peale

Promises are like crying babies in a theater, they should be carried out at once.

Norman Vincent Peale

You will soon break the bow if you keep it always stretched.

Norman Vincent Peale

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

Norman Vincent Peale