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The individual who knows the score about life sees difficulties as opportunities

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
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Difficulties
Individual
Wrestling
Life
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Esteem
Opportunities

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