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

If the grace of God miraculously operates, it probably operates through the subliminal door. – William James

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God
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Faith means belief in something concerning which doubt is theoretically possible. – William James

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Faith
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The ideas gained by men before they are twenty-five are practically the only ideas they shall have in their lives. – William James

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Men
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Emotions
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And I am glad to see, that you have also put to flight the gloomy thoughts which used to haunt you. I like to see people cheerful and happy. What is the use of giving way to sadness in this beautiful world? – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Hyperion, A Romance, “The Evening and the Morning St

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Emotions

Sentimentality–thats what we call the sentiment we dont share. – Graham Greene

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Emotions

If you would have me weep, you must first of all feel grief yourself. – Horace

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Emotions

Your intellect may be confused, but your emotions will never lie to you. – Roger Ebert

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Emotions

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In everything satiety closely follows the greatest pleasures. – Cicero

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The left dismisses talk about the collapse of family life and talks instead about the emergence of the growing new diversity of family types. – Christopher Lasch

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Family

Since Ive been pregnant, Ive lost my taste for fast food. I used to be the biggest McDonalds junkie and now I dont like it anymore. I used to be the biggest fast-food connoisseur, and now Ive really lost my taste for it. – Holly Madison

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Food

Americas wealth comes from the efforts of people striving for success. Take away their incentive with badmouthing success and you take away the wealth that helps us take care of the needy. – Thomas Peterffy

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Success