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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The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes. – 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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