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And if the mind thinks with a believing attitude one can do amazing things.

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
Believe
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Believing
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Amazing
Attitude
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