Quote by William James
To study the abnormal is the best way of understanding the normal.

To study the abnormal is the best way of understanding the normal. – William James

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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

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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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A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices. – William James

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The middle class is so funny, its the class I know best, and its the class where you find the most pretension, so thats what makes the middle classes so funny. – J. K. Rowling

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An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. – Benjamin Franklin

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Meditation is all about the pursuit of nothingness. Its like the ultimate rest. Its better than the best sleep youve ever had. Its a quieting of the mind. It sharpens everything, especially your appreciation of your surroundings. It keeps life fresh. – Hugh Jackman

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Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart. – Steve Jobs

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This is my history; like all other histories, a narrative of misery. – Samuel Johnson

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I met my grandfather just before he died, and it was the first time that I had seen Dad with a relative of his. It was interesting to see my own father as a son and the body language and alteration in attitude that comes with that, and it sort of changed our relationship for the better. – Christian Bale

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When money and hype recede from the art world, one thing I wont miss will be what curator Francesco Bonami calls the Eventocracy. All this flashy art-fair art and those highly produced space-eating spectacles and installations wow you for a minute until you move on to the next adrenaline event. – Jerry Saltz

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Never dress down for the poor. They wont respect you for it. They want their First Lady to look like a million dollars. – Imelda Marcos

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