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Norman Vincent Peale Quotes: Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles but in avoiding them. A masterly retreat is in itself a victory.
         

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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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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If you want things to be different, perhaps the answer is to become different yourself.



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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.



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 your days will tend to be pleasant and successful.

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 your days will tend to be pleasant and successful.



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