Quote by William James
Truth lives, in fact, for the most part on a credit system. Our th

Truth lives, in fact, for the most part on a credit system. Our thoughts and beliefs pass, so long as nothing challenges them, just as bank-notes pass so long as nobody refuses them. – William James

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The history of philosophy is to a great extent that of a certain clash of human temperaments. – William James

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The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes. – William James

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As a rule reading fiction is as hard to me as trying to hit a target by hurling feathers at it. I need resistance to celebrate! – William James

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Irony regards every simple truth as a challenge. – Mason Cooley

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If I can get you to laugh with me, you like me better, which makes you more open to my ideas. And if I can persuade you to laugh at the particular point I make, by laughing at it you acknowledge its truth. – John Cleese

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Truth uttered before its time is always dangerous. – Mencius

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Popular opinions, on subjects not palpable to sense, are often true, but seldom or never the whole truth. – John Stuart Mill

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Greatness, in the last analysis, is largely bravery – courage in escaping from old ideas and old standards and respectable ways of doing things. – James Robinson

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Being a teen can be tough. Just try to surround yourself with really good friends that really have your back, and also be a really good friend to those who really care about you. If youre not sure about certain things, talk to your friends that you trust and your family. – Victoria Justice

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A close relative is one you see occasionally between family funerals. – Source Unknown

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