Ask for what you want, but be willing to take what God gives you. It may be better than what you asked for.
NORMAN VINCENT PEALEOur happiness depends on the habit of mind we cultivate.
More Norman Vincent Peale Quotes
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Whatever you are doing in the game of life, give it all you’ve got.
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If you want to get somewhere you have to know where you want to go and how to get there. Then never, never, never give up.
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A vital part of the happiness formula is self-discipline. Whoever conquers himself knows deep happiness that fills the heart with joy.
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Joy increases as you give it, and diminishes as you try to keep it for yourself.
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Never react emotionally to criticism. Analyze yourself to determine whether it is justified. If it is, correct yourself. Otherwise, go on about your business.
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Problems are to the mind what exercise is to the muscles, they toughen and make strong.
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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.
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Make a mental list of happy thoughts and pass them through your mind several times every day.
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I expect the best and with God’s help will attain the best.
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Never let any mistake cause you to stop believing in yourself. Learn from it and go on.
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The person who sends out positive thoughts activates the world around him positively and draws back to himself positive results.
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Live your life and forget your age.
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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.
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Yesterday ended last night. Every day is a new beginning. Learn the skill of forgetting. And move on.
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If you’ve been full of error and defeat, be done with it. Say, “By God’s grace, I’m done with it,” and take charge of yourself like never before.”
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