What every genuine philosopher (every genuine man, in fact) craves most is praise although the philosophers generally call it recognition!
More Quotes by William James
It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.
Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.
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.
The best argument I know for an immortal life is the existence of a man who deserves one.
If you believe that feeling bad or worrying long enough will change a past or future event, then you are residing on another planet with a different reality system.
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.