Quote by William James
The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can

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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We want all our friends to tell us our bad qualities; it is only the particular ass that does so whom we cant tolerate. – William James

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Truth lives, in fact, for the most part on a credit system. Our thoughts and beliefs pass, so long as nothing challenges them, just as bank-notes pass so long as nobody refuses them. – William James

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I have learned to use the word impossible with the greatest caution. – Wernher von Braun

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I want to work with kids and help develop them, show them the right way, the right morals and attitude into how to become a better footballer. Australia has many different cultures but Id like to bring in the indigenous style, bring their competitiveness, athleticism and raw ability into the frame. – Timothy F. Cahill

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There were a few teachers who just did not like me because of my face. Once, I was told to stand in the corner until I cheered up. The attitude was, Oh, for Gods sake, whats the matter with him? But its just a natural expression. – Jack Dee

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Not every religion has to have St. Augustines attitude to sex. Why even in our culture marriages are celebrated in a church, everyone present knows what is going to happen that night, but that doesnt prevent it being a religious ceremony. – Ludwig Wittgenstein

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