A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.
William James
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This mindset quote from William James speaks to perspective, resilience, and how you interpret what happens to you. Short, precise, and easy to carry with you, it fits naturally on a lock screen or wallpaper.
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