William James

William James (January 11, 1842 – August 26, 1910) was an American philosopher and psychologist, and the first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States.Wikipedia

Quotes by William James

The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it.

William James

A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and life is after all a chain.

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.

William James

Why should we think upon things that are lovely? Because thinking determines life. It is a common habit to blame life upon the environment. Environment modifies life but does not govern life. The soul is stronger than its surroundings.

William James

The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.

William James