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
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
To study the abnormal is the best way of understanding the normal. – William James
There are two big forces at work, external and internal. We have very little control over external forces such as tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, disasters, illness and pain. What really matters is the internal force. How do I respond to those disasters? Over that I have complete control. – Leo Buscaglia