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Let us open up our natures, throw wide the doors of our hearts and let in the sunshine of good will and kindness.

Orison Swett Marden

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Orison Swett Marden
Age: 75 †
Born: 1848
Born: June 11
Died: 1924
Died: March 10
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Medical Writer
Philosopher
Physician Writer
Poet Lawyer
Writer
New Hampshire
United States
O. Swett Marden
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Kindness
Hearts
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Natures
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