Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterly retreat is in itself a victory – Norman Vincent Peale

If you paint in your mind a picture of bright and happy expectations, you put yourself into a condition conducive to your goal – Norman Vincent Peale

When you pray for anyone you tend to modify your personal attitude toward him – Norman Vincent Peale

You will soon break the bow if you keep it always stretched – Norman Vincent Peale

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

Watch your manner of speech if you wish to develop a peaceful state of mind. Start each day by affirming peaceful, contented and happy attitudes and your days will tend to be pleasant and successful – Norman Vincent Peale