Effort is the one strictly undervalued and original contribution we make to this world.
WILLIAM JAMESWe are thinking beings, and we cannot exclude the intellect from participating in any of our functions.
More William James Quotes
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The deepest human need is the need to be appreciated.
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One of the greatest discoveries of our time is that a man can alter the state of their life by altering the state of their mind.
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A man of sense is never discouraged by difficulties; he redoubles his industry and his diligence, he perseveres and infallibly prevails at last.
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We are stereotyped creatures, imitators and copiers of our past selves.
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Owing to the fact that all experience is a process, no point of view can ever be the last one
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That which is most personal, is most interesting.
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Most unhappiness is caused because people listen to themselves… instead of talking to themselves.
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Truth happens to an idea
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A new position of responsibility will usually show a man to be a far stronger creature than was supposed.
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The impulse to take life strivingly is indestructible in the race.
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Procrastination is attitude’s natural assassin. There’s nothing so fatiguing as an uncompleted task
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Touch is the alpha and omega of affection.
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Wisdom is learning what to overlook.
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Just for today I will exercise my soul in three ways: I will do somebody a good turn and not get found out. I will do at least two things I don’t want to do
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To neglect the wise sayings of great thinkers is to deny ourselves the truest education.
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