Quotes from Norman Vincent Peale

Be interesting, be enthusiastic... and don't talk to much.

Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see the possibilities -- always see them, for they're always there.

Never say anything to hurt anyone. Moreover . . . refrain from double talk, from shrewd and canny remarks that are designed to advance our interests at someone's disadvantage. We are to turn our back upon evil, and in every way possible, do good, help people and bring blessings into their lives.

The mind, ever the willing servant, will respond to boldness, for boldness, in effect, is a command to deliver mental resources.

There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.

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.

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.

The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you will be surprised.

Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.

The trouble with most of us is that we'd rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.

What the mind can conceive and believe, and the heart desire, you can achieve.