"The man who lives for himself is a……" — Norman Vincent Peale
"The man who lives for himself is a failure. Even if he gains much wealth, position or fortune, he is still a failure. The man who lives for others has achieved true success. A rich man who consecrates his wealth and his position to the good of humanity is a success."
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351 Quotes by Norman Vincent Peale
Norman Vincent Peale has 351 quotes on this site.
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I firmly believe that when you die you will enter immediately into another life. They who have gone before us…
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Listen to the magic word of motivation and you will hear it. Then the sky is the limit.
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Believe in yourself, believe in your future.
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Begin where you are. Don't wait for someone else to change things for you. Do it yourself
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There are some things you can't learn from others. You have to pass through the fire.
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I was brought up on the romance of American achievement. No matter where you start, if you work hard and…
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Any action is better than no action at all.
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Happiness consists not in having, but of being, not of possessing, but of enjoying. It is the warm glow of…
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When a problem comes along, study it until you are completely knowledgeable. Then find that weak spot, break the problem…
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Cut the "im" out of impossible, leading that dynamic word standing out free and clear-possible.
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First thing every morning before you arise say out loud, I believe.
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The mind, ever the willing servant, will respond to boldness, for boldness, in effect, is a command to deliver mental…
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Goodness is achieved not in a vacuum, but in the company of other men, attended by love.
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Permanent success cannot be achieved except by incessant intellectual labour, always inspired by the ideal.
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If I get to be a legend, I've achieved my goal.
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