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Every theory of love, from Plato down teaches that each individual loves in the other sex what he lacks in himself.
G. Stanley Hall
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G. Stanley Hall
Age: 80 †
Born: 1844
Born: February 1
Died: 1924
Died: April 24
Philosopher
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Granville Stanley Hall
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