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To leap across an abyss, one is better served by faith than doubt.

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
Abyss
Served
Leap
Across
Doubt
Faith
Better

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