Could the young but realize how soon they will become mere walking bun…

William James
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Could the young but realize how soon they will become mere walking bundles of habits, they would give more heed to their conduct while in the plastic state. ✨ William James (2012). The Principles of Psychology, p.127, Courier Corporation
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