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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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Faith means belief in something concerning which doubt is theoretically possible. – William James

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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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I exhort you also to take part in the great combat, which is the combat of life, and greater than every other earthly conflict. – Plato

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