Quote by William James
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A new position of responsibility will usually show a man to be a far stronger creature than was supposed. – William James

Other quotes by William James

We have grown literally afraid to be poor. We despise anyone who elects to be poor in order to simplify and save his inner life. If he does not join the general scramble and pant with the money-making street, we deem him spiritless and lacking in ambition. – William James

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Poverty
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Great emergencies and crises show us how much greater our vital resources are than we had supposed. – William James

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great
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Whenever youre in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude. – William James

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Attitude
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Other Quotes from
Responsibility
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The important thing is to concentrate upon what you can do — by yourself, upon your own initiative. – Harry Browne

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Responsibility

When you blame others, you give up your power to change. – Author Unknown

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Responsibility

All men, if they work not as in the great taskmasters eye, will work wrong, and work unhappily for themselves and for you. – Thomas Carlyle

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Responsibility

When there is hell to pay, it is usually cheaper to pay it than to finance an endless purgatory. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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Responsibility

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By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, youll become happy if you get a bad one, youll become a philosopher. – Socrates

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good

Education technology and school construction go together. Modernization, updating education facilities, and making a capital investment in education are all included. – Major Owens

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Education

When the tide of misfortune moves over you, even jelly will break your teeth – Proverb

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Fortune