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Apprehension Quote by Norman Vincent Peale

“Fear can infect us early in life until eventually it cuts a deep groove of apprehension in all our thinking. To counteract it, let faith, hope and courage enter your thinking. Fear is strong, but faith is stronger yet.” quote by Norman Vincent Peale
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“Fear can infect us early in life until eventually it cuts a deep groove of apprehension in all our thinking. To counteract it, let faith, hope and courage enter your thinking. Fear is strong, but faith is stronger yet.”

Norman Vincent Peale

About This Quote

Source Book: Positive Thinking, 1952

Fear can dominate early life; faith, hope, and courage can replace it and empower thinking.

In simple terms: Replace fear with hopeful belief.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate faith over fear.

Themes

psychology faith courage

Mood

optimistic encouraging

Type

self‑help spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • spiritual practice
  • overcoming anxiety

Key Concepts

fear reduction positive mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fuels your courage?
  • How can hope be practiced daily?
A Different Perspective

Faith may be hard to sustain without evidence.

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