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Habit simplifies our movements, makes them accurate, and diminishes fatigue.

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
Life
Fatigue
Diminish
Movements
Accurate
Habit
Movement
Simplifies
Happiness
Diminishes
Makes
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