Quotes from Norman Vincent Peale

One of the greatest of all principles is that men can do what they think they can do.

Nothing can stand in the way of the man who focuses his entire self on a problem.

Only the person who risks is truly free. A man's conquest of himself dwarfs the conquest of Mt. Everest.

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

You have a choice everyday... You can choose every morning whether you will be depressed and miserable, or whether you will be happy.

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

Never talk defeat. Use words like hope, belief, faith, victory.

When you are afraid, do the thing you are afraid of and soon you will lose your fear of it.

We struggle with the complexities and avoid the simplicities.

Practice hope. As hopefulness becomes a habit, you can achieve a permanently happy spirit.

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

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.

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.

The mind, ever the willing servant, will respond to boldness, for boldness, in effect, is a command to deliver mental resources.

Enthusiasm releases the drive to carry you over obstacles and adds significance to all you do.

In every difficult situation is potential value. Believe this, then begin looking for it.

Those who are fired with an enthusiastic idea and who allow it to take hold and dominate their thoughts find that new worlds open for them. As long as enthusiasm holds out, so will new opportunities.

A wish is an attitude of mind to which wings have been attached. You wish and you dream, and your whole nature focuses to bring your wishes and dreams to pass.

Just a moment ago nature put on one of its most spectacular demonstrations.

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

Happiness consists not in having, but of being, not of possessing, but of enjoying. It is the warm glow of a heart at peace with itself.

Silence fertilizes the deep place where personality grows. A life with a peaceful center can weather all storms.

Talk peaceful to be peaceful.