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War is an invention of the human mind. The human mind can invent peace with justice.

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
Peace
War
Human
Humans
Mind
Invent
Invention
Justice

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