More Quotes by William James
The greatest discovery of the 20th Century is that our attitude of mind determines our quality of life, not circumstances.
All of our life is but a mass of small habits - practical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual - that bear us irresistibly toward our destiny.
Most unhappiness is caused because people listen to themselves... instead of talking to themselves.
Whenever two people meet, there are really six people present. There is each man as he sees himself, each man as the other person sees him, and each man as he really is.
Do something everyday for no other reason than you would rather not do it, so that when the hour of dire need draws nigh, it may find you not unnerved and untrained to stand the test.
Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.
Pessimism leads to weakness. Optimism leads to power.
Thoughts become perception, perception becomes reality. Alter your thoughts, alter your reality.
Our view of the world is truly shaped by what we decide to hear.
The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.
