Christopher Peterson

Psychologist American 1950 – 2012

American psychologist and founder of positive psychology movement.

412 quotes

"A true friend is the greatest of all blessings."
Friendship
"Friendship is a two-way street."
Friendship
"To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for."
"The only constant in life is change."
Change
"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without."
Peace
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands in times of challenge."
"You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore."
Courage
"Everything you want is on the other side of fear."
Fear
"The only limits that really matter are the ones you accept in your mind."
"Education is the most powerful weapon for changing the world."
Education
"Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch."
Knowledge
"The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice."
"Success is not a destination; it is a journey."
Success
"Failure is the tuition you pay for success."
Success
"The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do."
"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try."
Motivation
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."
Courage
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right."
"The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday."
"Your attitude determines your altitude."
Motivation
"Do something today that your future self will thank you for."
Wisdom
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
Perseverance
"Your legacy is every life you've touched."
"Invest in people, not things."
Relationships
"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new."
Change
"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new."
"Excellence is not a destination; it is a continuous journey that never ends."
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
"Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going."
Perseverance