Quote by William James
It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, mor

It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome. – William James

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There is but one cause of human failure. And that is mans lack of faith in his true Self. – William James

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Great emergencies and crises show us how much greater our vital resources are than we had supposed. – William James

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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

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If my resolution to be a great man was half so strong as it is to despise the shame of being a little one… – William Cowper

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Being in a good frame of mind helps keep one in the picture of health. – Author Unknown

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I always give Lindsay so much credit for her tennis game, for her attitude, for her person, and because of how she deals with all the things. I dont think people give her enough credit for how well shes doing. – Martina Hingis

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I look at Jagger and the like and if I see a good attitude Ill admire it but I wouldnt copy their style. – Michael Hutchence

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