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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

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We have to live today by what truth we can get today and be ready tomorrow to call it falsehood. – William James

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Have no fear of moving into the unknown. Simply step out fearlessly knowing that I am with you, therefore no harm can befall you all is very, very well. Do this in complete faith and confidence. – Pope John Paul II

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