"The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; The wise grows it under his feet."
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James Oppenheim
James Oppenheim (24 May 1882 – 4 August 1932) was an American poet, novelist, and editor. A lay analyst and early follower of Carl Jung, Oppenheim was also a founder and editor of The Seven Arts.
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