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Man is made or unmade by himself. By the right choice he ascends. As a being of power, intelligence, and love, and the lord of his own thoughts, he holds the key to every situation.

James Allen

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James Allen
Age: 47 †
Born: 1864
Born: November 28
Died: 1912
Died: January 24
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Leicester
England
Men
Thoughts
Love
Situation
Choices
Ascends
Lord
Unmade
Power
Holds
Right
Keys
Made
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