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We forget that every good that is worth possessing must be paid for in strokes of daily effort.

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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Forget
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