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The marvelous pharmacy that was designed by nature and placed into our being by the universal architect produces most of the medicines we need.

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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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Universal
Pharmacy
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Nature
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Placed
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