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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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A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and life is after all a chain. – William James

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Life
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William James
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Every time a resolve or fine glow of feeling evaporates without bearing fruit, it is worse than a chance lost; it works to hinder future emotions from taking the normal path of discharge. – William James

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Emotions
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But I do think that we approach music, in of itself, with a religious attitude. – Jon Fishman

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Jazz in itself is not struggling. That is, the music itself is not struggling… Its the attitude thats in trouble. My plays insist that we should not forget or toss away our history. – August Wilson

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Success is due less to ability than to zeal. – Charles Buxton

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Ive always considered myself to be fiercely patriotic. I love Britain – its history and the down-to-earth attitude people have. – Gary Numan

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I was talking to one of my aunties at Christmas and she said she didnt think it was ever in my nature to go against the grain, that I was always a good boy. I think she was right – I did always want to be good. – James McAvoy

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Infinite growth of material consumption in a finite world is an impossibility. – E. F. Schumacher

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Characters do not change. Opinions alter, but characters are only developed. – Benjamin Disraeli

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I have noticed… that men usually leave married women alone and are inclined to treat all wives with respect. This is no great credit to married women. – Marilyn Monroe

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