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Words have to be crafted, not sprayed. They need to be fitted together with infinite care.
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
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Union City
New Jersey
Fitted
Infinite
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Together
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Needs
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Crafted
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