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“It is art that makes life, and I know of no substitute whatsoever for the force and beauty of its process.”

Quote by William James

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William James, born on January 11, 1842, and died on August 26, 1910, was an influential American philosopher, psychologist, and writer. He is considered one of the founders of functionalism in psychology and has had a profound impact on the fields of psychology, philosophy, and religion. more

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