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Those thoughts are truth which guide us to beneficial interaction

Those thoughts are truth which guide us to beneficial interaction with sensible particulars as they occur, whether they copy these in advance or not. – William James

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The world we see that seems so insane is the result of a belief system that is not working. To perceive the world differently, we must be willing to change our belief system, let the past slip away, expand our sense of now, and dissolve the fear in our minds. – William James

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Change
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From a pragmatic point of view, the difference between living against a background of foreigness (an indifferent Universe) and one of intimacy (a benevolent Universe) means the difference between a general habit of wariness and one of trust. – William James

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Universe, The
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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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Truth is always exciting. Speak it, then life is dull without it. – Pearl S. Buck

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My way of joking is to tell the truth. Thats the funniest joke in the world. – Muhammad Ali

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Because youre not what I would have you be, I blind myself to who, in truth, you are. – Madeleine LEngle

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The only way into truth is through ones own annihilation through dwelling a long time in a state of extreme and total humiliation. – Simone Weil

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