William James

"Knowledge about life is one thing; effective occupation of a place in life, with its dynamic currents passing through your being, is another."

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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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