It is of practical value to learn to like yourself. Since you must spend so much time with yourself you might as well get some satisfaction out of the relationship.
Norman Vincent PealeRead
Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterly retreat is in itself a victory.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Finding happiness in life often comes from avoiding conflict rather than confronting it.
This quote emphasizes that true happiness often lies not in engaging in struggles or battles, but in the wisdom of knowing when to step back and avoid unnecessary conflict. Peale suggests that sometimes, choosing a strategic retreat can lead to personal victory, allowing individuals to preserve their peace and well-being.
Themes
HappinessConflictRetreatVictoryPeace
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a motivational talk about handling workplace conflicts peacefully.
More from Norman Vincent Peale
All quotes βThere is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.
Norman Vincent PealeRead
If you paint in your mind a picture of bright and happy expectations, you put yourself into a condition conducive to your goal.
Norman Vincent PealeRead
I firmly believe that when you die you will enter immediately into another life. They who have gone before us are alive in one form of life and we in another.
Norman Vincent PealeRead
Never say anything to hurt anyone. Moreover . . . refrain from double talk, from shrewd and canny remarks that are designed to advance our interests at someone's disadvantage. We are to turn our back upon evil, and in every way possible, do good, help people and bring blessings into their lives.
Norman Vincent PealeRead
Our happiness depends on the habit of mind we cultivate. So practice happy thinking every day. Cultivate the merry heart, develop the happiness habit, and life will become a continual feast." ~
Norman Vincent PealeRead
Similar quotes
It was my mom who told me, "Ernie, if you make even one person happy with your smile or a funny thing you did every day, you'll have accomplished a great deal." And that's all I've ever tried to do.
Ernest BorgnineRead
I'm really happy to be me, and I'd like to think people like me more because I'm happy with myself and not because I refuse to conform to anything.
AdeleRead
A little thing, like children putting flowers in my hair, can fill up the widening cracks in my self-assurance like soothing lanolin.
Sylvia PlathRead
Account no man happy till he dies.
EuripidesRead
...true self-esteem comes from competence, not the other way around.
Susan CainRead
Remember laughing? Laughter enhances the blood flow to the bodyβs extremities and improves cardiovascular function. Laughter releases endorphins and other natural mood elevating and pain-killing chemicals, improves the transfer of oxygen and nutrients to internal organs. Laughter boosts the immune system and helps the body fight off disease, cancer cells as well as viral, bacterial and other infections. Being happy is the best cure of all diseases!
Patch AdamsRead