William James

William James

Country United States
Born Monday, 30 November -0001
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Quotes 65

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William James (January 11, 1842 – August 26, 1910) was a pioneering American psychologist and philosopher

Quotes by William James

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"Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing." Uncategorized
"Philosophy is at once the most sublime and the most trivial of human pursuits." Uncategorized
"Be willing to have it so. Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the Uncategorized
The great thing, then, in all education, is to make our nervous system our ally instead of our enemy. Uncategorized
These, then are my last words to you: be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact. Uncategorized
There is only one thing a philosopher can be relied upon to do, and that is to contradict other philosophers. Uncategorized
There is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision. Uncategorized
The most immutable barrier in nature is between one man's thoughts and another's. Uncategorized
The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind. Uncategorized
The great use of a life is to spend for something that outlasts it. Uncategorized
The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook. Uncategorized
Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives. Uncategorized
Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact. Uncategorized
As a rule we disbelieve all the facts and theories for which we have no use Uncategorized
A great many people think they are thinking when they are really rearranging their prejudices. Uncategorized
It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect it’s successful outcome Uncategorized
Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune. Uncategorized
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter. Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/w/william_james.html#Dwcpb1ah9CGGVVxf.99 Uncategorized
The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook. Uncategorized
Belief creates the actual fact. Uncategorized

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