Norman Vincent Peale Quotes

Repetition of the same thought or physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic reflex.

We tend to get what we expect.

Understanding can overcome any situation, however mysterious or insurmountable it may appear to be.

Stand up to an obstacle. Just stand up to it, that’s all, and don’t give way under it, and it will finally break. You will break it. Something has to break, and it won’t be you, it will be the obstacle.

Getting people to like you is merely the other side of liking them.

The only people who don’t have problems are in a cemetery.

The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.

If you have zest and enthusiasm you attract zest and enthusiasm. Life does give back in kind.

People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success.

If you put off everything till you’re sure of it, you’ll never get anything done.

Faith is the one power against which fear cannot stand. Day by day, as you fill your mind with faith, there will ultimately be no more room left for fear. This is the one great fact that no one should forget. Master faith and you will automatically master fear.

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

The Gateway to Christianity is not through an intricate labyrinth of dogma, but by a simple belief in the person of Christ.

Never let any mistake cause you to stop believing in yourself. Learn from it and go on.

Promises are like crying babies in a theater, they should be carried out at once.

Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.

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.