Norman Vincent Peale Quotes

A peaceful mind generates power.

Yesterday ended last night. Every day is a new beginning. Learn the skill of forgetting. And move on.

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

Always remember, there is more strength in you than you ever realized or even imagined. Certainly nothing can keep you down if you are determined to get on top of things and stay there.

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

One of the basic laws of human existence is: find yourself, know yourself, be yourself.

Jesus is not a memory. He is an actual, contemporary, reachable Person. He is the living Christ, who has the power to enter into people's lives and change and lift them up.

One of the greatest moments in anybody's developing experience is when he no longer tries to hide from himself but determines to get acquainted with himself as he really is.

Think excitement, talk excitement, act out excitement, and you are bound to become an excited person.

I believe in the power of Jesus Christ to resolve any difficulty, to remove any weakness, to heal any disease.

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

First thing every morning before you arise say out loud, I believe.

Dwelling on negative thoughts is like fertilizing weeds.

The tests of life are not to break you but to make you.

Have great hopes and dare to go all out for them. Have great dreams and dare to live them. Have tremendous expectations and believe in them.

To be successful is to be helpful, caring and constructive, to make everything and everyone you touch a little bit better.

Believe that you are bigger than your difficulties, for you are, indeed.

Thoughts and words form your mental image. And since we become what we picture be sure your thoughts and words express prosperity and blessing rather than poverty and defeat.

The great secret of getting what you want from life is to know whay you want and believe you can have it. Always do something for others, then ask God to help you get at it.

The secret of the law of abundance is this: In order to receive and appreciate the good things of life, you must first give.

Our happiness depends on the habit of mind we cultivate.

Remind yourself that God is with you and nothing can defeat him.

Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear.

Believe you are defeated, believe it long enough, and it is likely to become a fact.

Put your trust in God and just go calmly on your way.

If you've been full of error and defeat, be done with it. Say, "By God's grace, I'm done with it," and take charge of yourself like never before."

Throw your heart over the fence and the rest will follow.

Faith supplies staying power. Anyone can keep going when the going is good, but some extra ingredient is needed to keep you fighting when it seems that everything is against you

Joy increases as you give it, and diminishes as you try to keep it yourself. In giving it, you will accumulate a deposit of joy greater than you ever believed possible.

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

God never made anyone else exactly like you, and he never will again. Thank him for yourself and then for all the rest of his glorious handiwork.

Positive thinking is how you think about a problem. Enthusiasm is how you feel about a problem. The two together determine what you do about a problem.

Fear is never a reason for quitting; it is only an excuse.

Resentment or grudges do no harm to the person against whom you hold these feelings but every day and every night of your life, they are eating at you.

Nothing is more confusing than people who give good advice but set a bad example.

Plant seeds of expectation in your mind; cultivate thoughts that anticipate achievement. Believe in yourself as being capable of overcoming all obstacles and weaknesses.

Do you think Christianity could have lasted for nearly two thousand years on its promises unless the Lord could deliver on them?

When the student is ready, the messenger appears.

There is nothing at all wrong with having money unless money has you.

When a problem comes along, study it until you are completely knowledgeable. Then find that weak spot, break the problem apart, and the rest will be easy.

Never react emotionally to criticism. Analyze yourself to determine whether it is justified. If it is, correct yourself. Otherwise, go on about your business.

Learn to relax. Your body is precious, as it houses your mind and spirit. Inner peace begins with a relaxed body.

If you want a quality, act as if you already have it. If you want to be courageous, act as if you were - and as you act and persevere in acting, so you tend to become.

When you pray for anyone you tend to modify your personal attitude toward him.

You must feed your mind even as you feed your body, and to make your mind healthy, you must feed it nourishing, wholesome thoughts.

When you affirm big, believe big and pray big, big things happen.

Imagination is the true magic carpet.

Your enthusiasm will be infectious, stimulating and attractive to others. They will love you for it They will go for you and with you

Ask for what you want, but be willing to take what God gives you. It may be better than what you asked for.

Help other people to cope with their problems, and your own will be easier to cope with.