William James's Quote - Religion is a monumental chapter in the history of human egotism.

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

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The ideas gained by men before they are twenty-five are practically the only ideas they shall have in their lives. – William James

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There must be something solemn, serious, and tender about any attitude which we denominate religious. If glad, it must not grin or snicker if sad, it must not scream or curse. – William James

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The sway of alcohol over mankind is unquestionably due to its power to stimulate the mystical faculties of human nature, usually crushed to earth by the cold facts and dry criticisms of the sober hour. – William James

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