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Americans are so tense and keyed up that it is impossible even to put them to sleep with a sermon.
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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The most vital, creative, and positive thoughts are those stated in the Bible. Its words are alive and form powerful thought processes.
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A basic law: the more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for.
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Don't bother. The glass is half-empty.
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Ask for what you want, but be willing to take what God gives you. It may be better than what you asked for.
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If you have zest and enthusiasm you attract zest and enthusiasm. Life does give back in kind.
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