Norman Vincent Peale quotes

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Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear. Perhaps the action you take will be successful; perhaps different action or adjustments will have to follow. But any action is better than no action at all.
Norman Vincent Peale
Fear
Successful
Action
Cause
Confidence
Inaction
Result
Will
Understanding can overcome any situation, however mysterious or insurmountable it may appear to be.
Norman Vincent Peale
May
Understanding
You will soon break the bow if you keep it always stretched.
Norman Vincent Peale
Will
When you pray for anyone you tend to modify your personal attitude toward him.
Norman Vincent Peale
Attitude
When every physical and mental resources is focused, one's power to solve a problem multiplies tremendously.
Norman Vincent Peale
Power
We've all heard that we have to learn from our mistakes, but I think it's more important to learn from successes. If you learn only from your mistakes, you are inclined to learn only errors.
Norman Vincent Peale
Errors
Mistakes
Imagination is the true magic carpet.
Norman Vincent Peale
Imagination
Magic
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.
Norman Vincent Peale
Successful
Day
Mind
Speech
State
Will
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.
Norman Vincent Peale
Experience
Moments
There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.
Norman Vincent Peale
Enthusiasm
Accomplishment
Difference
Magic
Mediocrity
The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.
Norman Vincent Peale
Criticism
Praise
Trouble
The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have.
Norman Vincent Peale
Energy
Will
The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence.
Norman Vincent Peale
Life
Peace
Being
Existence
Stress
The Gateway to Christianity is not through an intricate labyrinth of dogma, but by a simple belief in the person of Christ.
Norman Vincent Peale
Belief
Christianity
Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have.
Norman Vincent Peale
Strength
Obstacles
Will