More quotes by William James

"A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and life is after all a chain."
"A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices."
"Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action."
"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."
"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."