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Strength is a facade for the proud, weakness is a mask for the lazy.

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
Proud
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Facade
Mask
Lazy
Weakness
Strength

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