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

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

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As a rule reading fiction is as hard to me as trying to hit a target by hurling feathers at it. I need resistance to celebrate! – William James

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The best argument I know for an immortal life is the existence of a man who deserves one. – William James

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America has a critical role to play as the most powerful member of the world community. – Adam Schiff

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Nothing destroys authority more than the unequal and untimely interchange of power stretched too far and relaxed too much. – Francis Bacon

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Words, without power, is mere philosophy. – Muhammad Iqbal

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It is remarkable by how much a pinch of malice enhances the penetrating power of an idea or an opinion. Our ears, it seems, are wonderfully attuned to sneers and evil reports about our fellow men. – Eric Hoffer

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