Norman Vincent Peale

Norman Vincent Peale
Norman Vincent Pealewas an American minister and authorand a progenitor of "positive thinking". His ideas were not accepted by mental health experts...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSelf-Help Author
Date of Birth31 May 1898
CityBowersville, OH
CountryUnited States of America
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Happiness will never come if it's a goal in itself; happiness is a by-product of a commitment of worthy causes.
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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.
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Be humble, be big in mind and soul, be kindly; you will like yourself that way and so will other people
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Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterly retreat is in itself a victory.
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If you paint in your mind a picture of bright and happy expectations, you put yourself into a condition conducive to your goal.
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Happiness consists not in having, but of being, not of possessing, but of enjoying. It is the warm glow of a heart at peace with itself.
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The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence.
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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." ~
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First thing every morning before you arise say out loud, ''I believe,'' three times.
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principle. Act as if, and that which you practice will tend to be.
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Be interesting, be enthusiastic... and don't talk to much.
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Don't duck the most difficult problems. That just insures that the hardest part will be left when you're most tired. Get the big one done - it's downhill from then on.
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Whenever a negative thought concerning your personal power comes to mind,deliberately voice a positive one to cancel it out.
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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.