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About Orison Swett Marden
American inspirational author
Orison Swett Marden was an American inspirational author, 1848 to 1924, known for writing about success and for founding Success magazine in 1897. His books and essays focused on the habits, principles, and virtues he believed could lead to a successful life. He framed much of that advice through the lens of New Thought, which shaped his views on personal development and achievement.
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