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Weak is he who permits his thoughts to control his actions strong is he who forces his actions to control his thoughts.
Og Mandino
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Og Mandino
Age: 72 †
Born: 1924
Born: June 1
Died: 1996
Died: September 3
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Framingham
Massachusetts
Augustine Og Mandino II
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