Author: William James

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There is but one cause of human failure. And that is man's lack of faith in his true Self.

There is but one cause of human failure. And that is man's lack of faith in his true Self.

- 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 greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it.

The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it.

- 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

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

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

- William James

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

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.

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

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

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

- William James

Belief creates the actual fact.

Belief creates the actual fact.

- William James

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