Quote by William James
Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power. - William James

Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power. – William James

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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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Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers. – William Wordsworth

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Mans greatness lies in his power of thought. – Blaise Pascal

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The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted. – James Madison

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Power over a mans subsistence is power over his will. – Alexander Hamilton

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