Quote by William James
Every time a resolve or fine glow of feeling evaporates without be

Every time a resolve or fine glow of feeling evaporates without bearing fruit, it is worse than a chance lost; it works to hinder future emotions from taking the normal path of discharge. – William James

Other quotes by William James

From a pragmatic point of view, the difference between living against a background of foreigness (an indifferent Universe) and one of intimacy (a benevolent Universe) means the difference between a general habit of wariness and one of trust. – William James

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Universe, The
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The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. – William James

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Stress
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Truth lives, in fact, for the most part on a credit system. Our thoughts and beliefs pass, so long as nothing challenges them, just as bank-notes pass so long as nobody refuses them. – William James

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I feel an army in my fist. – Friedrich Schiller (1759–1805), The Robbers, translated from German

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Emotional intelligence, more than any other factor, more than I.Q. or expertise, accounts for 85% to 90% of success at work… I.Q. is a threshold competence. You need it, but it doesnt make you a star. Emotional intelligence can. – Warren Bennis

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Emotions

Once the last trace of emotion has been eradicated, nothing remains of thought but absolute tautology. – Theodor Wiesengrund Adorno

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Emotions

Melancholic madness strapped to your chest and you have no way of releasing the fear. – Daniel, @blindedpoet

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Emotions

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