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Enthusiasm releases the drive to carry you over obstacles and adds significance to all you do.

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
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Adversity
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Releases
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Enthusiasm
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