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A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely
rearranging their prejudices.

-- William James


The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.

-- William James


Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune. (William James)


The solution of problems is the most characteristic and peculiar sort
of voluntary thinking.
-- 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


A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely
rearranging their prejudices.
-- William James


The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be
appreciated.

-- William James


The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to
overlook.

-- William James


The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.

-- William James


The solution of problems is the most characteristic and peculiar sort
of voluntary thinking.
-- 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


A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely
rearranging their prejudices.
-- William James


“A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging
their prejudices.”
-- William James