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The principle of happiness should be like the principle of virtue: it should not be dependent of things, but be a part of personality [and character].

William Lyon Phelps

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William Lyon Phelps
Age: 78 †
Born: 1865
Born: January 2
Died: 1943
Died: August 21
Author
Scientist
University Teacher
New Haven
Connecticut
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Things
Dependent
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Principle
Personality
Principles
Virtue
Happiness

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