Top 441 Quotes & Sayings by Norman Vincent Peale - Page 3

Happiness consists not in having, but of being, not of possessing, but of enjoying. It is the warm glow of a heart at peace with itself.

Don't let any obstacle stop you. Always remember that you have spiritual and mental qualities within you that can overcome even the seemingly impossible.

A vital part of the happiness formula is self-discipline. Whoever conquers himself knows deep happiness that fills the heart with joy.

Do you think Christianity could have lasted for nearly two thousand years on its promises unless the Lord could deliver on them?

Confidently receive God's abundant blessings. Think abundance, prosperity, and the best of everything.

Good will cannot flow toward you unless it flows from you.

When the student is ready, the messenger appears.

Have absolutely no sense of guilt about being happy and successful if you operate honestly and with a sense of social responsibility.

We live in the midst of the greatest scientific civilization in the history of the world. But the greatest wisdom walking our streets is not in any laboratory scientist, but the wisdom of Jesus Christ.

. . . a basic law: the more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for. This, of course, is a fact. Thankfulness does tend to reproduce in kind. The attitude of gratitude revitalizes the entire mental process by activating all other attitudes, thus stimulating creativity.

Resentment or grudges do no harm to the person against whom you hold these feelings but every day and every night of your life, they are eating at you.

First thing every morning before you arise say out loud, I believe.

A very real barrier to faith is this feeling of self-sufficiency, this unrealistic idea that one can accomplish everything by his or her own self. Some people have the conviction they must do it all alone. They have no faith in others. . . they are convinced that there is no one able to do the job as well as themselves. They refuse to admit that they may need the help of friends, doctor, minister, or even God.

Go forward confidently, energetically attacking problems, expecting favorable outcomes.

There is a basic law that like attracts like. Negative thinking definitely attracts negative results. Conversely, if a person habitually thinks optimistically and hopefully, his positive thinking sets in motion creative forces - and success instead of eluding him flows toward him.

The most vital, creative, and positive thoughts are those stated in the Bible. Its words are alive and form powerful thought processes.

Think excitement, talk excitement, act out excitement, and you are bound to become an excited person.

If you are not getting as much from life as you want to, then examine the state of your enthusiasm.

I believe in the power of Jesus Christ to resolve any difficulty, to remove any weakness, to heal any disease.

Frequently remind yourself that God is with you, that He will never fail you, that you can count upon him. Say these words, "God is with me, helping me."

We are all capable of greater things than we realize.

When you affirm big, believe big and pray big, big things happen.

Fill the day with enthusiasm. Give the day all you've got and it will give you all it's got, which will be plenty.

Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. Give everyone a smile. Spend so much time improving yourself that you have no time left to criticize others. Be too big for worry and too noble for anger.

I place this day, my life, my loved ones, my work in the Lord's hands. There is no harm in the Lord's hands, only good. Whatever happens, whatever results, if I am in the Lord's hands it is the Lord's will and it is good.

A true apology is more than just aknowledgment of a mistake. It is recognition that something you have said or done has damaged a relationship and that you care enough about the relationship to want it repaired and restored.

We may live victoriously, not because we have any power within ourselves, but because when we give ourselves to God, He gives himself to us.

Expecting the best means that you put your whole heart (i.e. the central essence of your personality) into what you want to accomplish. People are defeated in life not because of lack of ability, but for lack of wholeheartedness. They do not wholeheartedly expect to succeed. Their heart isn't in it, which is to say, they themselves are not fully given.

Remind yourself that God is with you and nothing can defeat him.

Know that you yourself are a miracle.

Whatever you are doing in the game of life, give it all you've got

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.

When you are afraid, do the thing you are afraid of and soon you will lose your fear of it.

Joy increases as you give it, and diminishes as you try to keep it for yourself.

Our happiness depends on the habit of mind we cultivate.

Even if you may be down to the worst, the best is potentially within you. You only have to find it, release it, and rise up with it. This requires courage and character, to be sure, but the main requirement is faith. Cultivate faith and you will have the necessary courage and character.

The whole trend and quality of anyone's life is determined in the long run by the choices that are made.

There are no circumstances in your life where God will not stand will not stand with you and help you, no matter what the trouble may be.

Let go and let God. Let Him take over your life and run it. He knows how.

One person can make a difference. You don't have to be a big shot. You don't have to have a lot of influence. You just have to have faith in your power to change things.

When we start focusing on things we can do and don't think so much about the things we can't do, things really start to happen

No matter how dark things become, someone is always with you - and that someone is God. He helps by giving you peace and a positive mental attitude.

Watch your manner of speech if you wish to develop a peaceful state of mind.

The antidote to frustration is a calm faith, not in your own cleverness, or in hard toil, but in God's guidance.

The Bible - the wisest document ever known in human existence, which defies the ravages of time and change because it contains the truth that cannot be changed or invalidated.

Every problem contains the seed of it's own solution.

Your enthusiasm will be infectious, stimulating and attractive to others. They will love you for it They will go for you and with you

Cherish your family connections. They are one of God's greatest ways of demonstrating his love and fellowship.

Think health, eat sparingly, exercise regularly, walk a lot, and think positively about yourself.

You must feed your mind even as you feed your body, and to make your mind healthy, you must feed it nourishing, wholesome thoughts.

There is nothing at all wrong with having money unless money has you.

Happiness will never come if it's a goal in itself; happiness is a by-product of a commitment of worthy causes.

The big question isn't whether you have problems; the all-important factor is your attitude toward problems. How you think of the problem is more important than the problem itself.

When a problem comes along, study it until you are completely knowledgeable. Then find that weak spot, break the problem apart, and the rest will be easy.

Plant seeds of expectation in your mind; cultivate thoughts that anticipate achievement. Believe in yourself as being capable of overcoming all obstacles and weaknesses.

You can be greater than anything that can happen to you.

We reach the goal not by the stairs, but by the lift..... God pledges his promised righteousness to those who will stop trying to save themselves. Change your thoughts and you change your world.

The great secret of getting what you want from life is to know whay you want and believe you can have it. Always do something for others, then ask God to help you get at it.

In adversity keep motivated, for often the best comes from difficulty.

Get the heat and emotion out worry, and put cold, ruthless scrutiny onto the problem, and worry loses its power. When we are worried and filled with apprehension, we become panicky and are likely to see only gloom and failure. There isn't any situation so bad that it won't become a lot better when you think rationally - and spiritually - about it. God gives you the ability to think rationally about things by filling you with peace and faith.