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Quote by William James
There must be something solemn, serious, and tender about any atti

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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No matter how full a reservoir of maxims one may possess, and no matter how good ones sentiments may be, if one has not taken advantage of every concrete opportunity to act, ones character may remain entirely unaffected for the better. – William James

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Every man who possibly can should force himself to a holiday of a full month in a year, whether he feels like taking it or not. – William James

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But having said that, theres also a sea change in attitude towards media. – Robert McChesney

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I like actors that are good with pantomime and that can transmit a lot by their presence and attitude more than through their dialogue. – Guillermo del Toro

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Character is the result of two things: mental attitude and the way we spend our time. – Elbert Hubbard

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Global political conditions make a direct American intervention difficult, but President Reagans messianic and visceral attitude toward the Nicaraguan revolution could mean it will happen as an act of desperation. – Tomas Borge

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There are only really a few stories to tell in the end, and betrayal and the failure of love is one of those good stories to tell. – Sean Lennon

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Art is the only way to run away without leaving home. – Twyla Tharp

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For such an advanced civilization as ours to be without images that are adequate to it is as serious a defect as being without memory. – Werner Herzog

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I like children – fried. – W. C. Fields

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