Quotes from Norman Vincent Peale

The "how" thinker gets problems solved effectively because he wastes no time with futile "ifs" but goes right to work on the creative "how".

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

How you think about a problem is more important than the problem itself - so always think positively.

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.

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

The really happy people are those who have broken the chains of procrastination, those who find satisfaction in doing the job at hand. They're full of eagerness, zest, productivity. You can be, too.

Today any successful and competent businessman will employ the latest and best-tested methods in production, distribution, and administration, and many are discovering that one of the greatest of all efficiency methods is prayer power.

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

The person who sends out positive thoughts activates the world around him positively and draws back to himself positive results.

No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see the possibilities — always see them, for they're always there.

Think positively about yourself.... ask God who made you to keep on remaking you.

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

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

Four things for success: work and pray, think and believe.

Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities — always see them, for they're always there.

It's always too early to quit.

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

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

Change yourself and your work will seem different.

It is of practical value to learn to like yourself. Since you must spend so much time with yourself you might as well get some satisfaction out of the relationship.

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.

Be interesting, be enthusiastic... and don't talk to much.

Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see the possibilities -- always see them, for they're always there.

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.