A Quote by Norman Cousins

It is well known that panic, despair, depression, hate, rage, exasperation, frustration all produce negative biochemical changes in the body.

Norman Cousins

Quote Topics

Body Changes Depression Despair Exasperation Frustration Hate Known Negative Panic Produce Rage Well Well Known

Quote Author

Norman Cousins
American - Author
June 24, 1915 - November 30, 1990

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Peter McWilliams

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Howard Martin

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