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Quote by William James
It is well for the world that in most of us, by the age of thirty,

It is well for the world that in most of us, by the age of thirty, the character has set like plaster, and will never soften again. – William James

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A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and life is after all a chain. – William James

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Those thoughts are truth which guide us to beneficial interaction with sensible particulars as they occur, whether they copy these in advance or not. – William James

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If you age with somebody, you go through so many roles – youre lovers, friends, enemies, colleagues, strangers youre brother and sister. Thats what intimacy is, if youre with your soulmate. – Cate Blanchett

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