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# Ruth Stafford Peale

(1906–2008)   Writer   United States

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Ruth Stafford Peale was a writer from the United States, best known for *The adventure of being a wife*.

## Quick Facts About Ruth Stafford Peale

Born September 10, 1906

Died February 6, 2008

Nationality United States

Profession Writer

Notable works The adventure of being a wife

Spouse Norman Vincent Peale

## About Ruth Stafford Peale

Ruth Stafford Peale was an American writer, editor, and speaker.

## Awards & Honors

Horatio Alger Award

##  Quotes by Ruth Stafford Peale

> [Find a need and fill it.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ruth-stafford-peale/find-a-need-and-fill-it/)

Ruth Stafford Peale

[Charity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/charity/)

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> [Expressed affection is the best of all methods to use when you want to light a glow in someone's heart and to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ruth-stafford-peale/expressed-affection-is-the-best-of-all-methods-to-use-when-you-want/)

Ruth Stafford Peale

[Affection](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/affection/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/065/ruth-stafford-peale-67859_affection_expressed-affection-is-the-best-of-all-m_3061393.png)

> [APPRECIATION IN ANY FORM AT ANY TIME BRIGHTENS ANYONE'S EXISTENCE.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ruth-stafford-peale/appreciation-in-any-form-at-any-time-brightens-anyone-s-existence/)

Ruth Stafford Peale

[Appreciation](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/appreciation/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a35/ruth-stafford-peale-67859_appreciation_appreciation-in-any-form-at-any-time-bri_3063228.png)

> [There are three answers to prayer: yes, no, and wait a while. It must be recognized that no is an answer.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ruth-stafford-peale/there-are-three-answers-to-prayer-yes-no-and-wait-a-while-it-must-be/)

Ruth Stafford Peale

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