Famous quote by Norman Vincent Peale

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Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear.
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"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"

- Norman Vincent Peale

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The quote suggests that acting can help bring back and increase one's confidence, while not acting can lead to fear and anxiety. Even if the first action taken is not effective, it is still much better than taking no action at all, as it enables changes and forward development.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Norman Vincent Peale between May 31, 1898 and December 24, 1993. He/she was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 37 other quotes.

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