About William James
William James (January 11, 1842 – August 26, 1910) was an American philosopher and psychologist, and the first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States. James is considered to be a leading thinker of the late 19th century, one of the most influential philosophers of the United...
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A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.
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As a rule we disbelieve all the facts and theories for which we have no use.
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The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.
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Perhaps the most lasting pleasure in life is the pleasure of not going to church.
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Flesh goes on pleasuring us, and humiliating us, right to the end.