Quote by William James
No matter how full a reservoir of maxims one may possess, and no m

No matter how full a reservoir of maxims one may possess, and no matter how good ones sentiments may be, if one has not taken advantage of every concrete opportunity to act, ones character may remain entirely unaffected for the better. – William James

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The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers. – William James

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Success or failure depends more upon attitude than upon capacity successful men act as though they have accomplished or are enjoying something. Soon it becomes a reality. Act, look, feel successful, conduct yourself accordingly, and you will be amazed at the positive results. – William James

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The man who has the will to undergo all labor may win to any good. – Martin Luther

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It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer. – E. B. White

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The good ended happily, and the bad unhappily. That is what fiction means. – Oscar Wilde

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Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others. – Plato

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Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue. – Buddha

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Actually, my mother and Alfie came for three weeks Christmas vacation and stayed for 21 years. I guess my mother never went back because she was lonely. – Frank McCourt

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One of the pleasures of reading old letters is the knowledge that they need no answer. – Lord Byron

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Friendship is one of the most tangible things in a world which offers fewer and fewer supports. – Kenneth Branagh

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