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Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive.

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
Seek
Attitude
Particular
Vitally
Alive
Attribute
Makes
Authenticity
Feel
Attributes
Feels
Deeply
Mental

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