Saturday, January 15, 2011

Food for Thought from William James

Success or failure depends more upon attitude than upon capacity; successful men act as though they have accomplished or are enjoying something. Soon it becomes a reality. Act, look, feel successful, conduct yourself accordingly, and you will be amazed at the positive results.

A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.

Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.

Action may not bring happiness but there is no happiness without action.

Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing.

Is life worth living? It all depends on the liver.

Knowledge about life is one thing; effective occupation of a place in life, with its dynamic currents passing through your being, is another.

The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.

These then are my last words to you. Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.

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