Norman Vincent Peale Quotes


There are two primary forces in this world, fear and faith. Fear can move you to destructiveness or sickness or failure. Only in rare instances will it motivate you to accomplishment. But faith is a greater force. Faith can drive itself into your consciousness and set you free from fear forever.


Citations

Peale, Norman Vincent. The Power of Positive Thinking. Prentice-Hall, 1952.

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Norman Vincent Peale
Norman Vincent Peale
  • Born: May 31, 1898
  • Died: December 24, 1993
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Author

Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author who is best known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking, especially through his best-selling book The Power of Positive Thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 until 1984, leading a Reformed Church in America congregation.