Quotes from Norman Vincent Peale

There is only one person with whom to compete and that is yourself. Keep aiming to surpass your own best performance and ever strive to reach higher levels.

Every problem contains the seed of it's own solution.

One way to become enthusiastic is to look for the plus sign. To make progress in any difficult situation, you have to start with what's right about it and build on that

The cyclone derives its powers from a calm center. So does a person.

When people believe in themselves they have the first secret of success.

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.

I truly believe that if we keep telling the Christmas story, singing the Christmas songs, and living the Christmas spirit, we can bring joy and happiness and peace to this world.

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

You do not need to let anything get you down, but if you are down you certainly need not let anything keep you down.

I believe there are two sides to the phenomenon known as death, this side where we live, and the other side where we shall continue to live. Eternity does not start ith death. We are in eternity now.

Christmas is the season of joy, of holiday greetings exchanged, of gift-giving,and of families united.

Change your thoughts and you change your world.

You can do amazing things if you have strong faith, deep desire, and just hang in there.

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

Frequently remind yourself that God is with you, that He will never fail you, that you can count upon him. Say these words, "God is with me, helping me."

It is indeed possible for those who have the will, courage and faith.

Our happiness depends on the habit of mind we cultivate. So practice happy thinking every day. Cultivate the merry heart, develop the happiness habit, and life will become a continual feast.

Every problem has in it the seeds of its own solution. If you dont have any problems, you dont get any seeds.

Through persistence, self-knowledge, prayer, commitment, optimism, a resolute trust in God and the building of your own personal moral strength, you can enjoy the blessings of a deeper faith and face the difficulties of life with courage and confidence.

You become a worrier by practicing worry. You can become free of worry by practicing the opposite and stronger habit of faith. With all the strength and perseverance you can command, start practicing faith.

The Bible tells us that the sins of the fathers are passed to succeeding generations. The virtues of the fathers can be passed along, too.

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

The right kind of fear will keep us from doing wrong. The rough is only mental - it is rough only because your think it is.

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