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The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.
William James
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— William James

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William James was a Philosopher from United States (1842–1910).

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Who said "The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook."?
This quote is attributed to William James, a Philosopher from United States.
When did William James live?
William James lived from 1842 – 1910.