Quote by William James
From a pragmatic point of view, the difference between living agai

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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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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The universe never did make sense. I suspect that it was built on a government contract. – Robert A. Heinlein

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