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The most delightful surprise in life is to suddenly recognise your own worth.

Maxwell Maltz

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Maxwell Maltz
Age: 86 †
Born: 1889
Born: March 10
Died: 1975
Died: April 7
Author
Physician
Playwright
Psychologist
Surgeon
Writer
New York City
New York
Delightful
Suddenly
Surprise
Worth
Life
Recognise

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