“No sin is committed merely because a thought enters the mind, provided it is not made welcome. Perhaps we may use the figure that the thought first passes into an anteroom, where it stands before the mind acting as a judge. No matter how sordid or evil, it has not touched the personality with its infamy nor in any way laid guilt upon the soul unless and until the mind acting as judge admits it with a welcome. If the mind decides against it and dismisses it, the personality is not only unsullied but is, on the contrary, by this act of rejection stimulated and strengthened in moral power.”
Quote by Norman Vincent Peale
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Norman Vincent Peale
Norman Vincent Peale was an American author, minister, and lecturer renowned for his contributions to the field of positive thinking. His most notable work, 'The Power of Positive Thinking', has sold over 20 million copies and has been translated into more than 20 languages. Peale's teachings have had a profound impact on people worldwide, making him a key figure in the self-help genre. more
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