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One of the greatest discoveries of our time is that a man can alter the state of their life by altering the state of their mind.

William James

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William James
Age: 68 †
Born: 1842
Born: January 11
Died: 1910
Died: August 26
Philosopher
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Psychologist
University Teacher
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