The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism. Norman Vincent Peale More Quotes by Norman Vincent Peale More Quotes From Norman Vincent Peale Imagination is the true magic carpet. Norman Vincent Peale imaginationwiseart God in His answers to prayer often says "Yes." Sometimes He says "Wait." Often He says "No." In any case, His will is done, and true faith is to believe that what happened has happened for the best. If one does not take that attitude, he is setting his personal desire against the wisdom of God. Oftentimes we confuse with faith merely that which we desire. Norman Vincent Peale wisdomprayerattitude There is only one group of people who do not have problems, and they are all dead. Problems are a sign of life, so the more problems you have, the more alive you are. Norman Vincent Peale groupsalivepeople Have absolutely no sense of guilt about being happy and successful if you operate honestly and with a sense of social responsibility. Norman Vincent Peale inspirational-lifesuccessfulresponsibility Anybody can do just about anything with himself that he really wants to and makes up his mind to do. We are all capable of greater things than we realize. Norman Vincent Peale greatnessmindmotivational The tests of life are not to break you but to make you. Norman Vincent Peale softballsportslife Practice loving people. It is true that this requires effort and continued practice, for some are not very lovable, or so it seems - with emphasis on seems. Every person has lovable qualities when you really learn to know him. Norman Vincent Peale practicemotivationalpeople Today any successful and competent businessman will employ the latest and best-tested methods in production, distribution, and administration. Many are discovering that one of the greatest of all efficiency methods is prayer power. Norman Vincent Peale successfulprayertoday I found eternal peace in a Shinto shrine. I've been to Shinto shrines and God is everywhere. Christ is one of the ways! God is everywhere. Norman Vincent Peale insightfulwiseway Help other people to cope with their problems, and your own will be easier to cope with. Norman Vincent Peale problemhelping-otherspeople Plant seeds of expectation in your mind; cultivate thoughts that anticipate achievement. Believe in yourself as being capable of overcoming all obstacles and weaknesses. Norman Vincent Peale successlifebelieve If you paint in your mind a picture of bright and happy expectations, you put yourself into a condition conducive to your goal. Norman Vincent Peale inspirationhappyhappiness The first step is to fill your life with positive faith that will help you through anything. The second step is to start where you are. Norman Vincent Peale stepspositivefirsts Once we roared like lions for liberty; now we bleat like sheep for security! The solution for America's problem is not in terms of big government, but it is in big men over whom nobody stands in control but God. Norman Vincent Peale godmenamerica Whatever you are doing in the game of life, give it all you've got Norman Vincent Peale gamesgiving What seems impossible one minute becomes, through faith, possible the next. Norman Vincent Peale confidencepositive-thinkinginspirational Though one may acquire much in wealth, fame, or honor, the real joy of life does not lie there but, rather, in keeping the romance of living going. Nothing gives such complete and profound happiness as the perpetually fresh wonder and mystery of exciting life. Norman Vincent Peale realmotivationallying Know that you yourself are a miracle. Norman Vincent Peale being-yourselfmiracleknows Any fact facing us, however difficult, even seemingly hopeless, is not so important as our attitude toward that fact. How you think about a fact may defeat you before you ever do anything about it. You may permit a fact to overwhelm you mentally before you deal with it actually. On the other hand, a confident and optimistic thought pattern can overcome or modify the fact altogether. Norman Vincent Peale optimisticattitudeinspirational It's always too early to quit. Norman Vincent Peale perseveranceinspiringmotivational
