Quote by William James
The history of philosophy is to a great extent that of a certain c

The history of philosophy is to a great extent that of a certain clash of human temperaments. – William James

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We have grown literally afraid to be poor. We despise anyone who elects to be poor in order to simplify and save his inner life. If he does not join the general scramble and pant with the money-making street, we deem him spiritless and lacking in ambition. – William James

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Poverty
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Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing. – William James

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Dancing
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The world we see that seems so insane is the result of a belief system that is not working. To perceive the world differently, we must be willing to change our belief system, let the past slip away, expand our sense of now, and dissolve the fear in our minds. – William James

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Change
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A great book provides escapism for me. The artistry and the creativity in a story are better than any drugs. – Wentworth Miller

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They never fail who die in a great cause. – Lord Byron

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The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong. – Swami Vivekananda

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The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity. – Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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It seems true that the growth of science and secularism made organized Christianity feel under threat. – Mary Douglas

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Blot out from the page of history the names of all the great actors of his time in the drama of nations, and preserve the name of Washington, and the century would be renowned. – Chauncey M. Depew

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