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For I had often said that the best argument I knew for an immortal life was the existence of a man who deserved one as well as Child did.

William James

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William James
Age: 68 †
Born: 1842
Born: January 11
Died: 1910
Died: August 26
Philosopher
Physician
Psychologist
University Teacher
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