We tend to get what we expect.
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE
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Norman Vincent PealeNorman Vincent Peale Whatever your problem, no matter how difficult, you can release spiritual power sufficient to solve your problem. The secret is–pray and believe.
Norman Vincent PealeNorman Vincent Peale A positive thinker does not refuse to recognize the negative; he refuses to dwell on it.
Norman Vincent PealeNorman Vincent Peale 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 PealeNorman Vincent Peale Do not build up obstacles in your imagination. Difficulties must be studied and dealt with, but they must not be magnfied by fear.
Norman Vincent PealeNorman Vincent Peale What is hope? Hope is wishing for a thing to come true; faith is believing that it will come true.
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