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"Why should we think upon things that are lovely? Because thinking determines life. It is a common ha..." — William James

Why should we think upon things that are lovely? Because thinking determines life. It is a common habit to blame life upon the environment. Environment modifies life but does not govern life. The soul is stronger than its surroundings.
William James
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