66 quotes
"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 with death. We are in eternity now."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Awareness
"“If a mind thinks with a believing attitude, one can do amazing things.”"
- Norman Vincent Peale
Belief
"First thing every morning before you arise say out loud, I believe."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Belief
"Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it, for that determines our success or failure."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Belief
""Change your thoughts, and you change your world.""
- Norman Vincent Peale
Belief
"The darkest night is often the bridge to the brightest tomorrow."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Hope
"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Transformation
"Never react emotionally to criticism. Take time to objectively evaluate the criticism. Is it justified? If it is, correct yourself. Otherwise, go on about your business."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Self-awareness
"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Happiness
"The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Happiness
"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 actions or adjustments will have to follow. But any action is better than no action at all."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Courage
"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
Courage
""Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.""
- Norman Vincent Peale
Inspiration
"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."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Inspiration
"It’s always too soon to quit!"
- Norman Vincent Peale
Motivation
"There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Motivation
"Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Motivation
"Live your life and forget your age."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Motivation
"Enthusiasm spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Motivation
"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."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Motivation
"Know that you yourself are a miracle."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Self-esteem
"know that you yourself are a miracle."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Self-esteem
"You can do amazing things if you have strong faith, deep desire, and just hang in there."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Faith
"Remind yourself that God is with you and nothing can defeat him."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Faith
"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.""
- Norman Vincent Peale
Faith
"One of the most powerful concepts, one which is a sure cure for lack of confidence, is the thought that God is with you and helping you. This is one of the simplest teachings in religion, namely, that Almighty God will be your companion, will stand by you, help you, and see you through. No other idea is so powerful in developing self-confidence as this simple belief when practiced. To practice it simply affirm "God is with me; God is helping me; God is guiding me." Spend several minutes each day visualizing his presence. Then practice believing that affirmation."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Faith
"Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Belief in Self
"If a mind thinks with a believing attitude, one can do amazing things."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Belief in Self
"Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Belief in Self
"Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Belief in Self
"Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Belief in Self
"Believe in yourself and have faith in your abilities. Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Belief in Self
""Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy.""
- Norman Vincent Peale
Belief in Self
"When people believe in themselves they have the first secret of success."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Belief in Self
"The great secret of getting what you want from life is to know what you want and believe you can have it."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Belief in Self
"People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Belief in Self
"The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Inner Peace
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Aspirations
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Aspirations
""Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.""
- Norman Vincent Peale
Aspirations
"The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Empowerment
"How you think about a problem is more important than the problem itself — so always think positively."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Positivity
"Start each day by affirming peaceful, contented and happy attitudes, and your days will tend to be pleasant and successful."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Positivity
"We tend to get what we expect"
- Norman Vincent Peale
Positivity
"When you change your thoughts, remember to also change your world."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Change
"Change your thoughts, and you change your world."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Change
"Change your thoughts and you will change your world."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Change
""Change your thoughts and you change your world.""
- Norman Vincent Peale
Change
"Change your thoughts and you can change your world."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Change
"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."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Optimism
"The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Learning from Mistakes
"All successful people have a goal. No one can get anywhere unless he knows where he wants to go and what he wants to be or do."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Goals
"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
Taking Risks
"Christmas waves a magic wand over the world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Family
"Christmas is the season of joy, of holiday greetings, exchanged, of gift-giving, and of families united."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Family
"Yesterday ended last night. Every day is a new beginning. Learn the skill of forgetting. And move on."
- Norman Vincent Peale
New Beginnings
"The more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Gratitude
"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world and behold, everything is softer & more beautiful."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Joy
""Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.""
- Norman Vincent Peale
Joy
"Never react emotionally to criticism. Analyze yourself to determine whether it is justified. If it is, correct yourself. Otherwise, go on about your business."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Self-improvement
"It's always to soon to quit!"
- Norman Vincent Peale
Perseverance
"Change your thoughts and you change your world."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Mindfulness
"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
Mindfulness
"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."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Mindfulness
"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
Overcoming Obstacles
"When you are afraid, do the thing you are afraid of and soon you will lose your fear of it."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Facing Fears