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“There is no force inherent in living matter, no vital force independent of and differing from the cosmic forces; the energy which living matter gives off is counterbalanced by the energy which it receives.”

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William Thomas Councilman

William Thomas Councilman, born on January 1, 1854, and died on May 26, 1933. His profession and category are unknown, and detailed information is limited. more

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