Philosophy is at once the most sublime and the most trivial of human pursuits.
More Quotes from William James:
Be willing to have it so. Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.William James
The 'I think' which Kant said must be able to accompany all my objects, is the 'I breathe' which actually does accompany them.
William James
Just for today I will exercise my soul in three ways I will do somebody a good turn and not get found out. I will do at least two things I don't want to do.
William James
Our esteem for facts has not neutralized in us all religiousness. It is itself almost religious. Our scientific temper is devout.
William James
Our life is always deeper than we know, is always more divine than it seems, and hence we are able to survive degradations and despairs which otherwise must engulf us.
William James
Religion ... is a mans total reaction upon life.
William James
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