The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers. – 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
The world we see that seems so insane is the result of a belief system that is not working. To perceive the world differently, we must be willing to change our belief system, let the past slip away, expand our sense of now, and dissolve the fear in our minds. – William James
Knowledge about life is one thing effective occupation of a place in life, with its dynamic currents passing through your being, is another. – William James