Quotes

“The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.” Norman Vincent Peale

“Change yourself and your work will seem different.” Norman Vincent Peale

“We tend to get what we expect.” Norman Vincent Peale

“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

“The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have.” Norman Vincent Peale

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” Norman Vincent Peale

“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

“If you put off everything till you're sure of it, you'll never get anything done.” Norman Vincent Peale

“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

“Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterly retreat is in itself a victory.” Norman Vincent Peale

“The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence.” Norman Vincent Peale

“We struggle with the complexities and avoid the simplicities.” Norman Vincent Peale

“Understanding can overcome any situation, however mysterious or insurmountable it may appear to be.” Norman Vincent Peale

“Imagination is the true magic carpet.” Norman Vincent Peale

“Promises are like crying babies in a theater, they should be carried out at once.” Norman Vincent Peale

“Getting people to like you is merely the other side of liking them.” Norman Vincent Peale

“There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.” Norman Vincent Peale

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

“If you have zest and enthusiasm you attract zest and enthusiasm. Life does give back in kind.” Norman Vincent Peale

“You will soon break the bow if you keep it always stretched.” Norman Vincent Peale

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

“The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.” Thomas Jefferson

“Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” Thomas Jefferson

“I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies.” Thomas Jefferson

“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” Thomas Jefferson

“The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.” Thomas Jefferson

“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” Thomas Jefferson

“Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.” Thomas Jefferson

“When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty.” Thomas Jefferson

“It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world.” Thomas Jefferson