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."

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Top William James Quotes

"Action may not bring happiness but there is no happiness without action."

"Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power."

"Time itself comes in drops."

"If any organism fails to fulfill its potentialities, it becomes sick."

"It is wrong always, everywhere, and for everyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence."

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