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If an unusual necessity forces us onward, a surprising thing occurs. The fatigue gets worse up to a certain point, when, gradually or suddenly, it passes away and we are fresher than before!

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
Thing
Forces
Fatigue
Suddenly
Occurs
Worse
Gradually
Gets
Passes
Point
Surprising
Force
Unusual
Away
Perseverance
Fresher
Certain
Necessity
Onward

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