Norman Vincent Peale Quotes

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

"If you put off everything till you're sure of it, you'll never get anything done."

"First thing every morning before you arise say out loud, ''I believe,'' three times."

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

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

"Never say anything to hurt anyone. Moreover... refrain from double talk, from shrewd and canny remarks that are designed to advance our interests at someone's disadvantage. We are to turn our back upon evil, and in every way possible, do good, help people and bring blessings into their lives."

"When you become detached mentally from yourself and concentrate on helping other people with their difficulties, you will be able to cope with your own more effectively. Somehow, the act of self-giving is a personal power-releasing factor."

"Life's blows cannot break a person whose spirit is warmed at the fire of enthusiasm"

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

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

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

"Age-based retirement arbitrarily severs productive persons from their livelihood, squanders their talents, scars their health, strains an already overburdened Social Security system, and drives many elderly people into poverty and despair. Ageism is as odious as racism and sexism."

"You would think that economy would be one of the easiest habits in the world to break but it isn't."

"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."

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

"You can have peace of mind, improved health and an ever-increasing flow of energy. Life can be full of joy and satisfaction."

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

"We tend to get what we expect."

"I really believe kids want to do well. It's a coach's job to create an environment for them to be successful."

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