Quotes by William James
Habit is thus the enormous flywheel of society, its most precious conservative agent. It alone is what keeps us all within the bounds of ordinance, and saves the children of fortune from the envious uprisings of the poor.
James, William
Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.
James, William
We have grown literally afraid to be poor. We despise anyone who elects to be poor in order to simplify and save his inner life. If he does not join the general scramble and pant with the money-making street, we deem him spiritless and lacking in ambition.
James, William
The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.
James, William
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!
James, William
Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second.
James, William
When you have to make a choice and don't make it, that is in itself a choice.
James, William