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Plant seeds of expectation in your mind cultivate thoughts that anticipate achievement. Believe in yourself as being capable of overcoming all obstacles and weaknesses.

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
Weakness
Weaknesses
Capable
Expectation
Thoughts
Obstacles
Success
Seeds
Mind
Overcoming
Believe
Plant
Life
Achievement
Anticipate
Expectations
Cultivate

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