William James

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Biography : American philosopher and psychologist.
Born: 1842 - Died: 1910
Place of birth: United States

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William James - Quotes

Genius, in truth, means little more than the faculty of perceiving in an unhabitual way.
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It is only by risking our persons from one hour to another that we live at all. And often enough our faith beforehand in an uncertified result is the only thing that makes the result come true.
William James

An act has no ethical quality whatever unless it be chosen out of several all equally possible.
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ethics

Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.
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My first act of free will shall be to believe in free will.
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