William James Quotes

The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. – William James

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

The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook. – William James

The deepest principle of human nature is a craving to be appreciated. – William James

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

The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes. – William James

The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. – William James

It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome. – William James

Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact. – William James

To change one’s life: Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly. No exceptions. – William James

The world we see that seems so insane is the result of a belief system that is not working. To perceive the world differently, we must be willing to change our belief system, let the past slip away, expand our sense of now, and dissolve the fear in our minds. – William James

There are two kinds of people: those who say to God, Thy will be done, and those to whom God says, All right, then, have it your way – William James

William James Quotes part 2

We are all ready to be savage in some cause. The difference between a good man and a bad one is the choice of the cause. – William James

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

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. – William James

The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind. – William James

Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune. – William James

The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook. – William James

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

As we grow older we must discipline ourselves to continue expanding, broadening, learning, keeping our minds active and open. – William James

Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact. – William James

The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind. – William James

The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. – William James

The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. – William James

The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated. – William James

We don’t laugh because we’re happy – we’re happy because we laugh. – William James

There is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision. – William James

Genius is in the present tense, and wants the most ordinary talent to keep up with it. – William James

Just as a chain is no stronger than its weakest link, a society is no stronger than its sickest member. – William James

The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. – William James

Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact. – William James

It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome. – William James

Compared to what we ought to be, we are only half awake. – William James

A chain is no stronger than its weakest link. – William James

Action seems to follow feeling, but really action and feeling go together; and by regulating the action, which is under the more direct control of the will, we can indirectly regulate the feeling. – William James

The path of least resistance is the path of the loser. – William James

Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second. – William James

To change one’s life: Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly. No exceptions. – William James

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. – William James

The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude. – William James

If you want a quality, act as if you already had it. – William James

Believe what is in the line of your needs, for only by such belief is the need fulfilled. – William James

The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. – William James

Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune. – William James

The aim of a college education is to teach you to know a good man when you see one. – William James

To change one’s life: Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly. No exceptions. – William James

The best use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts life. – William James

The best use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. – William James

We are all ready to be savage in some cause. The difference between a good man and a bad one is the choice of the cause. – William James

The world we see that seems so insane is the result of a belief system that is not working. To perceive the world differently, we must be willing to change our belief system, let the past slip away, expand our sense of now, and dissolve the fear in our minds. – William James