William James Quotes

Collection of phrases and quotes of William James.

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When we should make a choice and we don't, that is already a choice.

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There is no greater lie than the misunderstood truth.

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The art of being wise consists in knowing what to turn a blind eye to.

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The proof of every truth lies simply in its effectiveness.

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Habit is the enormous flywheel of inertia that moves society, its most valuable agent of conservation.

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The deepest principle of human character is the longing to be appreciated.

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All our scientific and philosophical ideals are altars to the unknown gods.