Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power
in William James QuotesThe greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can change his life by changing his attitude of mind
in William James QuotesEverybody should do at least two things each day that he hates to do, just for practice.
in William James QuotesThe ideas gained by men before they are twenty-five are practically the only ideas they shall have in their lives.
in William James QuotesBe willing to have it so. Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.
in William James QuotesIt is wrong always, everywhere, and for everyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.
in William James QuotesOur errors are surely not such awfully solemn things. In a world where we are so certain to incur them in spite of all our caution, a certain lightness of heart seems healthier than this excessive nervousness on their behalf.
in William James QuotesThe world is all the richer for having a devil in it, so long as we keep our foot upon his neck.
in William James QuotesReligious awe is the same organic thrill which we feel in a forest at twilight, or in a mountain gorge
in William James QuotesEvery man who possibly can should force himself to a holiday of a full month in a year, whether he feels like taking it or not.
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