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It takes struggle, a goal and enthusiasm to make a champion.

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
Enthusiasm
Commitment
Struggle
Takes
Goal
Inspirational
Make
Champion

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