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I don't think you can revive traditions on purpose.

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James Hillman
Age: 85 †
Born: 1926
Born: April 12
Died: 2011
Died: October 27
Non-Fiction Writer
Philosopher
Psychologist
Atlantic City
New Jersey
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Traditions
Tradition
Purpose
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Thinking

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