Quote by William James
The ideas gained by men before they are twenty-five are practicall

The ideas gained by men before they are twenty-five are practically the only ideas they shall have in their lives. – William James

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Every time a resolve or fine glow of feeling evaporates without bearing fruit, it is worse than a chance lost; it works to hinder future emotions from taking the normal path of discharge. – William James

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