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Quotes by William James
William James, born on January 11, 1842, in New York City, was a pioneering American philosopher and psychologist whose work laid the groundwork for modern psychology and pragmatism. Often referred to as the "Father of American psychology," James's influential writings, including "The Principles of Psychology" and "The Varieties of Religious Experience," explored the complexities of consciousness, belief, and the human experience. His legacy endures through his profound ideas, which continue to shape fields as diverse as psychology, philosophy, and education, inspiring generations of thinkers and practitioners.
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"There is but one cause of human failure. And that is man's lack of faith in his true Self."
William James
"Success or failure depends more upon attitude than upon capacity successful men act as though they have accomplished or are enjoying something. Soon it becomes a reality. Act, look, feel successful, conduct yourself accordingly, and you will be amazed at the positive results."
William James
"The world we see that seems so insane is the result of a belief system that is not working. To perceive the world differently, we must be willing to change our belief system, let the past slip away, expand our sense of now, and dissolve the fear in our minds."
William James
"If you believe that feeling bad or worrying long enough will change a past or future event, then you are residing on another planet with a different reality system."
William James"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another."
William James
"A great 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"The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes."
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"There must be something solemn, serious, and tender about any attitude which we denominate religious. If glad, it must not grin or snicker; if sad, it must not scream or curse."
William James"The community stagnates without the impulse of the individual. The impulse dies away without the sympathy of the community."
William James
"Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second."
William James