William James

Human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind. ↗

— William James

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The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. ↗

— William James

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Wisdom is learning what to overlook. ↗

— William James

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

— William James

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A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and life is after all a chain. ↗

— William James

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Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power. ↗

— William James

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

— William James

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Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task. ↗

— William James

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Faith means belief in something concerning which doubt is theoretically possible. ↗

— William James

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Be willing to have it so. Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune. ↗

— William James

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