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Anything you may hold firmly in your imagination can be yours. William James
Our view of the world is truly shaped by what we decide to hear. William […]
Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task. William James
We must care more for our honor, our friends, our human ties, than for a […]
Is life worth living? It all depends on the liver. William James
To change ones life, start immediately, do it flamboyantly. No exceptions. William James
The most important thing in life is to live your life for something more important […]
The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated. William James
Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. […]
We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the […]
Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power. William James
Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference […]
A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices. […]
It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything […]
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter. William James
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. William […]
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. William James
Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact. William […]
Belief creates the actual fact. William James
The best use of life is to invest it in something which will outlast life. […]
If you can change your mind, you can change your life. William James
Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will […]
The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook. William James
The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life […]
We don’t laugh because we’re happy – we’re happy because we laugh. William James