A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearr…

William James
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A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices. ✨ American Treasury, 1455 - 1955. Book by Clifton Fadimany, 1455 - 1955, 1955.
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A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices. ✨ American Treasury, 1455 - 1955. Book by Clifton Fadimany, 1455 - 1955, 1955.

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