Og Mandino
Augustine "Og" Mandino II was an American writer. He wrote the bestselling book The Greatest Salesman in the World. His books have sold over 50 million copies and have been translated into over 25 languages.
Background
- Born in
- Framingham
- Educated at
- Natick High School
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Trending topics shown first"Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to mo…"
"Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but…"
"I will become a firefly and even in the day my glow will be seen in spite of the sun. Let others be as butterflies who preen their wings and yet depend upon the charity of a flower for life. I will be…"
"Each day will be triumphant only when your smiles bring forth smiles from others."
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Timeline
1924
Born
Birth1996
Died
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