More Quotes by William James
A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.
Of all the beautiful truths pertaining to the soul None is more gladdening or fruitful than to know You can regenerate and make yourself what you will.
As a rule we disbelieve all the facts and theories for which we have no use.
Thoughts become perception, perception becomes reality. Alter your thoughts, alter your reality.
Positive images of the future are a powerful and magnetic force... They draw us on and energize us, give us courage and will to take on important initiatives. Negative images of the future also have a magnetism. They pull the spirit downward in the path of despair.
Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing.
The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.
Tension is a habit. Relaxing is a habit. Bad habits can be broken, good habits formed.
Anything you may hold firmly in your imagination can be yours.
Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune."
