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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Stanley espoused an evangelical capitalism that focused on its employees’ personal growth; it recommended salespeople read Dale Carnegie and Norman Vincent Peale.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
One particularly loud voice among the ministers was the Rev. Norman Vincent Peale, a popular and influential pastor and author.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026
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
By this time, Peale, who served in combat with the Pennsylvania militia, had already painted Washington from life in 1772, 1776 and 1777.
From New York Times ● Feb. 19, 2023
Grandpa Peale couldn’t spare the boys on the farm for any schoolwork.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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