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People are never more insecure than when they become obsessed with their fears at the expense of their dreams.

Norman Cousins

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Norman Cousins
Age: 75 †
Born: 1915
Born: June 24
Died: 1990
Died: November 30
Journalist
Literary Critic
Peace Activist
Professor
Writer
Union City
New Jersey
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Dreamer
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Insecure
Never
Fearless
People
Expenses
Fears
Obsessed
Dreams
Fear
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