Quotes By William James
Great emergencies and crises show us how much greater our vital resources are than we had supposed.
William James
Every 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.
William James
To be a real philosopher all that is necessary is to hate some one else's type of thinking.
William James
Do something everyday for no other reason than you would rather not do it, so that when the hour of dire need draws nigh, it may find you not unnerved and untrained to stand the test.
William James
The sway of alcohol over mankind is unquestionably due to its power to stimulate the mystical faculties of human nature, usually crushed to earth by the cold facts and dry criticisms of the sober hour.
William James
The history of philosophy is to a great extent that of a certain clash of human temperaments.
William James
If the grace of God miraculously operates, it probably operates through the subliminal door.
William James
Be willing to have it so. Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.
William James
It is only by risking our persons from one hour to another that we live at all. And often enough our faith beforehand in an uncertified result is the only thing that makes the result come true.
William James
Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.
William James
We are all ready to be savage in some cause. The difference between a good man and a bad one is the choice of the cause.
William James
There is only one thing a philosopher can be relied upon to do, and that is to contradict other philosophers.
William James
Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second.
William James
Many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.
William James
Why should we think upon things that are lovely? Because thinking determines life. It is a common habit to blame life upon the environment. Environment modifies life but does not govern life. The soul is stronger than its surroundings.
William James