More Quotes by William James
As a rule we disbelieve all the facts and theories for which we have no use.
The greatest discovery of the 20th Century is that our attitude of mind determines our quality of life, not circumstances.
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.
A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.
There is but one cause of human failure. And that is man's lack of faith in his true Self.
The sovereign cure for worry is prayer.
A winner's attitude: it may be difficult, but it's possible. A loser's attitude: It may be possible, but it's too difficult.
Pessimism leads to weakness. Optimism leads to power.
The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.
Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune."
