Quote by William James
Great emergencies and crises show us how much greater our vital re

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

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Those thoughts are truth which guide us to beneficial interaction with sensible particulars as they occur, whether they copy these in advance or not. – William James

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