Peale
Americannoun
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Charles Willson 1741–1827, and his brother James, 1749–1831, U.S. painters.
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Norman Vincent, 1898–1993, U.S. Protestant clergyman and author.
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Raphaelle 1774–1825, and his brother Rembrandt 1778–1860, U.S. painters (sons of Charles Willson Peale).
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Itoje quoted bible scripture, Farrell quoted, kind of, the American clergyman and psychologist, Norman Vincent Peale when talking about shooting for the moon and, even if you miss, landing among the stars.
From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025
Washington’s face was overpainted and “mushy looking,” one Peale expert thought.
From New York Times • Feb. 19, 2023
The experts also analyzed similar Peale portraits of Washington that hang at Mount Vernon and in the Senate.
From New York Times • Feb. 19, 2023
She surmised that Peale told himself, “You know, maybe this is not right for the rest of the world, but it sure was helpful for me to write.”
From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2022
He recited from Norman Vincent Peale, “ ‘I believe I am always divinely guided.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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