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

As a rule reading fiction is as hard to me as trying to hit a target by hurling feathers at it. I need resistance to celebrate! – William James

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Books
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There must be something solemn, serious, and tender about any attitude which we denominate religious. If glad, it must not grin or snicker if sad, it must not scream or curse. – William James

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Attitude
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The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain. – Khalil Gibran

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

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Emotions

It is as healthy to enjoy sentiment as to enjoy jam. – G. K. Chesterton

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Emotions

Any emotion, if it is sincere, is involuntary. – Mark Twain

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Emotions

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The more rapidly truth is spread among mankind the better it will be for them. Only let us be sure that it is the truth. – Thomas Huxley

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Life gives you plenty of time to do whatever you want to do if you stay in the present moment. – Deepak Chopra

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