Facts about Norman Vincent Peale

Occup.Clergyman
FromUSA
BornMay 31, 1898
DiedDecember 24, 1993
Aged95 years

Summary

Norman Vincent Peale was a famous Clergyman from USA, who lived between May 31, 1898 and December 24, 1993. He/she became 95 years old.

Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac gemini, who is known for Communication, Indecision, Inquisitive, Intelligent, Changeable. Our collection contains 38 quotes who is written / told by Norman, under the main topics: Motivational - Inspirational.

Related authors: Ben Sweetland (Author), Orison Swett Marden (Writer)

38 Famous quotes by Norman Vincent Peale

Small: Every problem has in it the seeds of its own solution. If you dont have any problems, you dont get any
"Every problem has in it the seeds of its own solution. If you don't have any problems, you don't get any seeds"
Small: Dont take tomorrow to bed with you
"Don't take tomorrow to bed with you"
Small: Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful
"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful"
Small: Change yourself and your work will seem different
"Change yourself and your work will seem different"
Small: Change your thoughts and you change your world
"Change your thoughts and you change your world"
Small: Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your o
"Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy"
Small: Be interesting, be enthusiastic... and dont talk too much
"Be interesting, be enthusiastic... and don't talk too much"
Small: Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it, for that determines our success or fa
"Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it, for that determines our success or failure. The way you think about a fact may defeat you before you ever do anything about it. You are overcome by the fact because you think you are"
Small: Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, o
"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"
Small: Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that
"Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that"
Small: Drop the idea that you are Atlas carrying the world on your shoulders. The world would go on even witho
"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"
Small: Weve all heard that we have to learn from our mistakes, but I think its more important to learn from su
"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"
Small: We struggle with the complexities and avoid the simplicities
"We struggle with the complexities and avoid the simplicities"
Small: Watch your manner of speech if you wish to develop a peaceful state of mind. Start each day by affirmin
"Watch your manner of speech if you wish to develop a peaceful state of mind. Start each day by affirming peaceful, contented and happy attitudes and your days will tend to be pleasant and successful"
Small: When every physical and mental resources is focused, ones power to solve a problem multiplies tremendou
"When every physical and mental resources is focused, one's power to solve a problem multiplies tremendously"
Small: When you pray for anyone you tend to modify your personal attitude toward him
"When you pray for anyone you tend to modify your personal attitude toward him"
Small: You will soon break the bow if you keep it always stretched
"You will soon break the bow if you keep it always stretched"
Small: We tend to get what we expect
"We tend to get what we expect"
Small: Understanding can overcome any situation, however mysterious or insurmountable it may appear to be
"Understanding can overcome any situation, however mysterious or insurmountable it may appear to be"
Small: There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment
"There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment"
Small: The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism
"The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism"
Small: The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have
"The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have"
Small: The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence
"The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence"
Small: The Gateway to Christianity is not through an intricate labyrinth of dogma, but by a simple belief in t
"The Gateway to Christianity is not through an intricate labyrinth of dogma, but by a simple belief in the person of Christ"
Small: Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they havent half the strengt
"Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have"
Small: Repetition of the same thought or physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enou
"Repetition of the same thought or physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic reflex"
Small: Promises are like crying babies in a theater, they should be carried out at once
"Promises are like crying babies in a theater, they should be carried out at once"
Small: Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterly retrea
"Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterly retreat is in itself a victory"
Small: One of the greatest moments in anybodys developing experience is when he no longer tries to hide from h
"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"
Small: Its always too early to quit
"It's always too early to quit"
Small: It is of practical value to learn to like yourself. Since you must spend so much time with yourself you
"It is of practical value to learn to like yourself. Since you must spend so much time with yourself you might as well get some satisfaction out of the relationship"
Small: Imagination is the true magic carpet
"Imagination is the true magic carpet"
Small: If you put off everything till youre sure of it, youll never get anything done
"If you put off everything till you're sure of it, you'll never get anything done"
Small: If you paint in your mind a picture of bright and happy expectations, you put yourself into a condition
"If you paint in your mind a picture of bright and happy expectations, you put yourself into a condition conducive to your goal"
Small: If you have zest and enthusiasm you attract zest and enthusiasm. Life does give back in kind
"If you have zest and enthusiasm you attract zest and enthusiasm. Life does give back in kind"
Small: Getting people to like you is merely the other side of liking them
"Getting people to like you is merely the other side of liking them"
Small: Four things for success: work and pray, think and believe
"Four things for success: work and pray, think and believe"
Small: Formulate and stamp indelibly on your mind a mental picture of yourself as succeeding. Hold this pictur
"Formulate and stamp indelibly on your mind a mental picture of yourself as succeeding. Hold this picture tenaciously. Never permit it to fade. Your mind will seek to develop the picture... Do not build up obstacles in your imagination"