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The aim of a college education is to teach you to know a good man when you see one.
William James
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About William James

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

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Who said "The aim of a college education is to teach you to know a good man when you see…"?
This quote is attributed to William James, a Philosopher from United States.
When did William James live?
William James lived from 1842 – 1910.
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