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Why is it so many people are afraid to admit they are happy?

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
Happiness
Happy
Many
People
Admit
Afraid

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