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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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Language is the most imperfect and expensive means yet discovered for communicating thought. – William James

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Pure experience is the name I gave to the immediate flux of life which furnishes the material to our later reflection with its conceptual categories. – William James

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My parents have a strong work ethic, but their attitude to life, their philosophy, is: whatever makes you happy. – Sally Hawkins

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My attitude is never to be satisfied, never enough, never. – Duke Ellington

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