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Develop an enthusiasm for life, create a need for more life, and you will receive more life.

Maxwell Maltz

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Maxwell Maltz
Age: 86 †
Born: 1889
Born: March 10
Died: 1975
Died: April 7
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Physician
Playwright
Psychologist
Surgeon
Writer
New York City
New York
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Life
Attraction
Enthusiasm

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