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And now we get down to two magic words that tell us how to accomplish just about anything we want to accomplish, two powerful words that can change any situation, two dynamic words that all too few people use. And what are these two amazing words? Do it!

— Norman Vincent Peale Power Of The Plus Factor (1987)

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People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success.

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Have a Great Day (1986)

Happiness will never come if it's a goal in itself; happiness is a by-product of a commitment to worthy causes.

The Power of Positive Living (1992)

If you put off everything till you're sure of it, you'll get nothing done.

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