Norman Vincent Peale — American Clergyman born on May 31, 1898, died on December 24, 1993

Norman Vincent Peale was a minister and author and a progenitor of "positive thinking". His ideas were not accepted by mental health experts... (wikipedia)

Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.
Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.
It's always too early to quit.
Watch your manner of speech if you wish to develop a peaceful state of mind. Start each day by affirming peaceful, contented and happy attitudes and your days will tend to be pleasant and successful.
Repetition of the same thought or physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic reflex.