William James Quotes
Man lives by habits indeed, but what he lives for is thrill and excitements. ... From time immemorial war has been ... the supremely thrilling excitement.
William James
There is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision, and for whom the lighting of every cigar, the drinking of every cup, the time of rising and going to bed every day, and the beginning of every bit of work, are subjects of express volitional deliberation.
William James
Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing.
William James
Religious awe is the same organic thrill which we feel in a forest at twilight, or in a mountain gorge.
William James
Our lives are like islands in the sea, or like trees in the forest, which co-mingle their roots in the darkness underground.
William James
No matter how full a reservoir of maxims one may possess, and no matter how good one's sentiments may be, ifone has not taken advantage of every concrete opportunity to act, one's character may remain entirely unaffected for the better.
William James
To improve the golden moment of opportunity, and catch the good that is within our reach, is the great art of life.
William James
Your hopes, dreams and aspirations are legitimate. They are trying to take you airborne, above the clouds, above the storms, if you only let them.
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
Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing.
William James
He who refuses to embrace a unique opportunity loses the prize as surely as if he had failed.
William James
ìCommon sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing.
William James
All natural goods perish. Riches take wings; fame is a breath; love is a cheat; youth and health and pleasure vanish.
William James
