Author: William James

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Knowledge about life is one thing; effective occupation of a place in life, with its dynamic currents passing through your being, is another.

Knowledge about life is one thing; effective occupation of a place in life, with its dynamic currents passing through your being, is another.

- William James

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

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

- William James

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

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

- William James

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

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

- William James

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

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

- William James

Belief creates the actual fact.

Belief creates the actual fact.

- William James

If you care enough for a result, you will most certainly attain it.

If you care enough for a result, you will most certainly attain it.

- William James

Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power.

Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power.

- William James

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

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

- William James

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