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You are younger today than you will ever be again. Make use of it for the sake of tomorrow.

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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Tomorrow
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Today
Ever
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Life
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