More Quotes by Norman Vincent Peale
The tests of life are not to break you but to make you.
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.
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.
The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.
There is nothing in life so difficult that it cannot be overcome. This faith can move mountains. It can change people. It can change the world. You can survive all the great storms in your life
Dwelling on negative thoughts is like fertilizing weeds.
A positive thinker does not refuse to recognize the negative; he refuses to dwell on it.
If you want to get somewhere you have to know where you want to go and how to get there. Then never, never, never give up.
If you expect the best, you will be the best. Learn to use one of the most powerful laws in this world; change your mental habits to belief instead of disbelief. Learn to expect, not to doubt. In so doing, you bring everything into the realm of possibility.
Help other people to cope with their problems, and your own will be easier to cope with.
