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Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have.

Norman Vincent Peale

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Norman Vincent Peale
Age: 95 †
Born: 1898
Born: May 31
Died: 1993
Died: December 24
Author
Psychologist
Writer
Challenges
Winner
Stand
Champion
Half
Obstacles
Inspirational
Adversity
Find
Anxiety
Something
Havens
Persist
Think
Haven
Persistence
Thinking
Strength
Wrestling

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The as if principle works. Act as if you were not afraid and you will become courageous, as if you could and you'll find you can. Act as if you like a person and you'll find a friendship.
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