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Fear is never a reason for quitting it is only an excuse.

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
Fear
Inspirational
Reason
Never
Quitting
Excuse
Motivational

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