William James Quotes (12+)

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To change one's life: 1. Start immediately. 2. Do it flamboyantly. 3. No exceptions.

Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds.

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

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

Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.

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

The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook.

If you can change your mind, you can change your life.

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.

The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does

The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated

About the Author

William James (1842–1910) was a pioneering philosopher and psychologist who helped establish the field of psychology in the United States. His work in functionalism and pragmatism remains profoundly influential.