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Not every day can be an easy one, nor every day fully happy; but even a day of tough going and difficulty can be a good day.

Not every day can be an easy one, nor every day fully happy; but even a day of tough going and difficulty can be a good day.

Norman Vincent Peale
Good Day, Religion, Tough
Norman Vincent Peale (2015). “Have a Great Day: Daily Affirmations for Positive Living”, p.47, Open Road Media

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
People, Groups, Alive

Can you go a whole day with joy in your heart? Joy and vitality are an inseparable combination. Joy is not concerned with having fun; it is an inner spiritual quality that overcomes despair, pain and defeat. You cannot turn on joy like an electric light, but you can prepare yourself to receive it.

Norman Vincent Peale
Spiritual, Fun, Pain
Norman Vincent Peale (1977). “The joy of living: inspiring and practical writings ...”, Hallmark Cards

If you put off everything till you're sure of it, you'll never get anything done.

Norman Vincent Peale
Inspirational, Procrastination, Done

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.

Norman Vincent Peale
Faith, Peace, Thinking

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
Life, Success, Believe

Deep within the individual is a vast reservoir of untapped power awaiting to be used. no person can have the use of all this potential until he learns to know his or her own self. the trouble with many people is that they got through life thinking and writing themselves off as ordinary commonplace persons. having no proper belief in themselves they live aimless and erratic lives largely because they never realize what their lives really can be or what they can become

Norman Vincent Peale
Writing, Thinking, Self

Thoughts and words form your mental image. And since we become what we picture be sure your thoughts and words express prosperity and blessing rather than poverty and defeat.

Norman Vincent Peale
Inspiration, Blessing, Poverty
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (2007). “The Tough-Minded Optimist”, p.108, Simon and Schuster

Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it, for that determines our success or failure.

Norman Vincent Peale
Inspirational, Positive, Success

Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities. Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy. But with self-confidence you can succeed. A sense of inferiority and inadequacy interferes with the attainment of your hopes, but self-confidence leads to self-realization and successful achievement.

Norman Vincent Peale
Believe, Humble, Successful
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (2003). “The Power of Positive Thinking: 10 Traits for Maximum Results”, p.15, Simon and Schuster

Never forget that all the enthusiasm you need is in your mind. Let it out - let it live - let it motivate you.

Norman Vincent Peale
Mind, Needs, Enthusiasm
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (2007). “The Positive Principle Today”, p.77, Simon and Schuster

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

Norman Vincent Peale
Encouragement, Thinking, Happens

I expect the best and with God's help will attain the best.

Norman Vincent Peale
Helping, Values
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (2003). “The Power of Positive Thinking: 10 Traits for Maximum Results”, p.119, Simon and Schuster

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.

Norman Vincent Peale
Inspirational, Motivational, Positive

Always remember, there is more strength in you than you ever realized or even imagined. Certainly nothing can keep you down if you are determined to get on top of things and stay there.

Norman Vincent Peale
Strength, Encouraging, Determined
Norman Vincent Peale (1987). “You Can If You Think You Can”, p.303, Simon and Schuster

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

Norman Vincent Peale
Giving, Joy, Eulogy
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (2008). “Positive Thinking Every Day: An Inspiration For Each Day of the Year”, Simon and Schuster

Stand up to an obstacle. Just stand up to it, that's all, and don't give way under it, and it will finally break. You will break it. Something has to break, and it won't be you, it will be the obstacle.

Norman Vincent Peale
Giving, Way, Obstacles
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (2003). “The Power of Positive Thinking: 10 Traits for Maximum Results”, p.123, Simon and Schuster

Believe that problems do have answers, that they can be overcome, and that you can solve them.

Norman Vincent Peale
Success, Believe, Overcoming

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

Norman Vincent Peale
Inspirational, Confidence, Morning
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (2003). “The Power of Positive Thinking: 10 Traits for Maximum Results”, p.144, Simon and Schuster

Think excitement, talk excitement, act out excitement, and you are bound to become an excited person. Life will take on a new nest, deeper interest and greater meaning. You can think, talk and act yourself into dullness or into monotony or into unhappiness. By the same process you can build up inspiration, excitement and surging depth of joy.

Norman Vincent Peale
Inspiration, Positivity, Thinking

Four things for success: work and pray, think and believe.

Norman Vincent Peale
Success, Work, Believe

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."

Norman Vincent Peale
God, Faith, Christian
Norman Vincent Peale (2015). “Have a Great Day: Daily Affirmations for Positive Living”, p.98, Open Road Media

People who have the courage to be individuals can usually think things through on their own and make sound decisions. They don't say, "What will people think?" They say, "What's the best way to handle this?" The amazing fact is that God created each one of us as a separate, unique person amid billions of other separate, unique individuals. So the best way to achieve real fulfillment is to be yourself.

Norman Vincent Peale
Being Yourself, Real, Thinking

Learn to relax. Your body is precious, as it houses your mind and spirit. Inner peace begins with a relaxed body.

Norman Vincent Peale
Fitness, Patience, House

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

Norman Vincent Peale
Blessing, Thinking, Religion
Norman Vincent Peale (2015). “Have a Great Day: Daily Affirmations for Positive Living”, p.28, Open Road Media

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