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There is a strange reluctance on the part of most people to admit that they enjoy life.

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
Motivational
Strange
Funny
Enjoy
Inspirational
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Life
Reluctance
People
Admit

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