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Men do not attract that which they want, but that which they are.

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
Attraction
Spirituality
Attitude
Success
Inspirational
Men
Life
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Mindfulness

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