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

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

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 – Norman Vincent Peale

It is of practical value to learn to like yourself. Since you must spend so much time with yourself you might as well get some satisfaction out of the relationship – Norman Vincent Peale

Four things for success: work and pray, think and believe – Norman Vincent Peale

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