Quote by William James
Religion is a monumental chapter in the history of human egotism.

Religion is a monumental chapter in the history of human egotism. – William James

Other quotes by William James

We want all our friends to tell us our bad qualities; it is only the particular ass that does so whom we cant tolerate. – William James

Category:
Sincerity
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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

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

Category:
great
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Other Quotes from
Religion
category

Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties. – Dalai Lama

Category:
Religion

Theres naught, no doubt, so much the spirit calms as rum and true religion. – Lord Byron

Category:
Religion

Diversity of thought and culture and religion and ideas has been the strength of America. – Gary Locke

Category:
Religion

I count religion but a childish toy, and hold there is no sin but ignorance. – Christopher Marlowe

Category:
Religion

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I try to show what it is about language and music that enthralls, because I think those are the two elements of poetry. – Rita Dove

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Poetry

It is strange what a contempt men have for the joys that are offered them freely. – Georges Duhamel

Category:
Happiness

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

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power

This lifes dim windows of the soul
Distorts the heavens from pole to pole
And leads you to believe a lie
When you see with, not through, the eye. – William Blake

Category:
Literary