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There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.

Norman Vincent Peale

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Norman Vincent Peale
Age: 95 †
Born: 1898
Born: May 31
Died: 1993
Died: December 24
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Psychologist
Writer
Mediocrity
Accomplishment
Enthusiasm
Magic
Difference
Attitude
Differences
Enthusiastic
Real
Spells

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