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Action Quote by Norman Vincent Peale

“The positive thinker, on the contrary, constantly sends out positive thoughts, together with vital mental images of hope, optimism and creativity. He therefore activates the world around him positively and strongly tends to draw back to himself positive results. This, too, is a basic law of mind…” quote by Norman Vincent Peale
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“The positive thinker, on the contrary, constantly sends out positive thoughts, together with vital mental images of hope, optimism and creativity. He therefore activates the world around him positively and strongly tends to draw back to himself positive results. This, too, is a basic law of mind action.”

Norman Vincent Peale

About This Quote

Source Book: The Power of Positive Thinking, 1952

Positive thinking generates hopeful images that influence the mind and attract favorable outcomes.

In simple terms: Positive thoughts attract positive results.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate hopeful mental images.

Themes

positivity mindset law of attraction

Mood

inspired confident

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • goal setting
  • creative work
  • stress management

Key Concepts

cognitive psychology optimism visualization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you visualize success?
  • What habits reinforce optimism?
A Different Perspective

Results also depend on external factors and effort.

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