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Laughter is a powerful way to tap positive emotions

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
Positive
Emotion
Powerful
Way
Lifestyle
Emotions
Laughter

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We will not have peace by afterthought.
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My reason nourishes my faith and my faith my reason.
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