Quote by William James
It is only by risking our persons from one hour to another that we

It is only by risking our persons from one hour to another that we live at all. And often enough our faith beforehand in an uncertified result is the only thing that makes the result come true. – William James

Other quotes by William James

If the grace of God miraculously operates, it probably operates through the subliminal door. – William James

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God
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Truth, as any dictionary will tell you, is a property of certain of our ideas. It means their “agreement,” as falsity means their disagreement, with “reality.” – William James

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I have learned to have more faith in the scientist than he does in himself. – David Sarnoff

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There is greatness in the fear of God, contentment in faith of God, and honour in humility. – Abu Bakr

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I have faith the men and women of the Coast Guard will immediately rise to the challenge and see the people hit by Katrina through until the storm has truly calmed. – Dave Reichert

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Faith is a living, daring confidence in Gods grace, so sure and certain that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times. – Martin Luther

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A gentleman is one who puts more into the world than he takes out. – George Bernard Shaw

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The most profound joy has more of gravity than of gaiety in it. – Michel de Montaigne

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To keep your character intact you cannot stoop to filthy acts. It makes it easier to stoop the next time. – Katharine Hepburn

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Im a horrible romantic! – Jamie Campbell Bower

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