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Men are now proud of belonging to a conquering nation, and without a murmur they lay down their persons and their wealth, if by so doing they may fend off subjection.

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
Without
Conquer
Men
Lays
Nation
Proud
Fend
Wealth
Murmur
Nations
Conquering
May
Subjection
Persons
Belonging

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