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One of the best strengtheners of character and developers of stamina ... is to assume the part you wish to play to assert stoutly the possession of whatever you lack.
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
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New Hampshire
United States
O. Swett Marden
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