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Biography - Émile-Auguste Chartier, known as Alain:
French philosopher and journalist.
Born: 1868 - Died: 1951
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1868 - Died: 1951
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: France
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Pessimism comes from the temperament, optimism from the will.
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Quotes about will:
As soon as questions of will or decision or reason or choice of action arise, human science is at a loss.
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