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The impulse to take life strivingly is indestructible in the race.


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The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.



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Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.



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You can alter your life by altering the state of your mind.



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This page presents the quote "The impulse to take life strivingly is indestructible in the race.". Author of this quote is William James. This quote is about life, impulse, race, indestructible, vagueness, free will,.