William James

"The sway of alcohol over mankind is unquestionably due to its power to stimulate the mystical faculties of human nature, usually crushed to earth by the cold facts and dry criticisms of the sober hour."

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Top William James Quotes

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

"Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power."

"Time itself comes in drops."

"If any organism fails to fulfill its potentialities, it becomes sick."

"It is wrong always, everywhere, and for everyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence."

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