It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome. – William James
The history of philosophy is to a great extent that of a certain clash of human temperaments. – William James
No matter how full a reservoir of maxims one may possess, and no matter how good ones sentiments may be, if one has not taken advantage of every concrete opportunity to act, ones character may remain entirely unaffected for the better. – William James
Our faith is faith in someone elses faith, and in the greatest matters this is most the case. – William James