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The community stagnates without the impulse of the individual. The impulse dies away without the sympathy of the community.

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
W. James
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Sympathy
Individuality
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Dies
Community
Individual
Away
Stagnates

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