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Quote by William James
The history of philosophy is to a great extent that of a certain c

The history of philosophy is to a great extent that of a certain clash of human temperaments. – William James

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We have grown literally afraid to be poor. We despise anyone who elects to be poor in order to simplify and save his inner life. If he does not join the general scramble and pant with the money-making street, we deem him spiritless and lacking in ambition. – William James

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