A new position of responsibility will usually show a man to be a far stronger creature than was supposed. – William James
It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome. – William James
Every time a resolve or fine glow of feeling evaporates without bearing fruit, it is worse than a chance lost; it works to hinder future emotions from taking the normal path of discharge. – William James
Great emergencies and crises show us how much greater our vital resources are than we had supposed. – William James