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The Power of Positive Thinking

The Power of Positive Thinking

The Power of Positive Thinking is a 1952 self-help book by Norman Vincent Peale. It makes use of positive case histories and practical instructions to propose the method of positive thinking. Peale's work describes how to achieve a permanent and optimistic attitude through unending positive conscious thought, usually through affirmations or visualizations. Peale writes that such techniques will give the reader a higher satisfaction and quality of life. Though negatively reviewed by scholars and health experts, The Power of Positive Thinking became popular in public opinion when first published and continues in popularity today.


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Norman Vincent Peale photo
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“The trouble with most of us is that we'd rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.”

Variant: The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism
Source: The Power of Positive Thinking

Norman Vincent Peale photo
Norman Vincent Peale photo

“Our happiness depends on the habit of mind we cultivate.”

Source: The Power of Positive Thinking

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Norman Vincent Peale photo
Norman Vincent Peale photo
Norman Vincent Peale photo
Norman Vincent Peale photo

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