611 Quotes by Norman Vincent Peale

Life is not all fun and easy going. Far from it; there are many rough times. But, sadly, we too often let the hard times dull our enthusiasm. And that is dangerous, if not fatal, to our lives.

Through persistence, self-knowledge, prayer, commitment, optimism, a resolute trust in God and the building of your own personal moral strength, you can enjoy the blessings of a deeper faith and face the difficulties of life with courage and confidence.

If you paint in your mind a picture of bright and happy expectations, you put yourself into a condition conducive to your goal.

Ask for what you want, but be willing to take what God gives you. It may be better than what you asked for.

Drop the idea that you are Atlas carrying the world on your shoulders. The world would go on even without you. Don't take yourself so seriously.

When you keep asserting that things are going to work out well, that you can do the job, that you will not have a flat tire, that you will get there on time, by talking up good results you invoke the law of positive effects and good results occur. Things do turn out well.

Nothing is more confusing than people who give good advice but set a bad example.

Nothing of great value in this life comes easily.

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