More quotes by William James

"The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human can alter his life by altering his attitude."
"Belief creates the actual fact."
"It is only by risking our persons from one hour to another that we live at all."
"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."
"Belief creates the actual fact."