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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.

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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Bible
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Positive
Thought
Thoughts
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Religion
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