William James

"The human being does not live by facts alone, but by the interpretation of facts and their personal meaning."

"Moral energy is the greatest necessity and the rarest commodity in the world."

"Thought is the function of the individual: the community can show him what it discovered, but not what he must discover."

"The science of the mind must be studied in all the aspects of human life, not just in laboratory conditions."

"To know an object is to lead to it through a context which the mind largely supplies."

"There is but one cause of human failure, and that is man's lack of faith in his true self."

"Every individual is potentially the center of a community, and the potential must be actualized through living."

"The first and greatest commandment of life is to treat others exactly as you would want to be treated."

"The quality of your thoughts will determine the quality of your experience of life itself."

"A certain amount of veneration, some enthusiasm about life, is an indispensable condition of all higher achievement."

"The key to success is not knowledge but action taken based on knowledge."

"Consciousness is the basis of all existence; therefore, be conscious of your thoughts, words, and deeds."

"The fundamental principle of democracy is the right of every person to be heard and respected."

"Never forget that the only true measure of a man is in how he treats those with whom he can gain nothing."

"The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper."

"Habit is either the best of servants or the worst of masters, and it cannot be ignored."

"The biggest obstacle to spiritual advancement is the belief that you already know enough."

"Consciousness is always, and always in all cases, a matter of choice."

"To produce an effect, one must be an original, not an imitation."

"The art of leadership is not making speeches or being liked; it is being effective and delivering results."

"In the last analysis, the only thing that gives a person courage is the refusal to accept despair."

"The purpose of a system of education is to increase the love of knowledge and the capacity for continual growth."

"Human potential is a function of belief, effort, and the quality of one's thoughts and imagination."

"What we believe about ourselves and our capabilities becomes our reality through the power of focused attention."

"The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it is the same problem you had last year."

"Our passions shape our beliefs, and our beliefs shape our reality; therefore, choose them carefully."

"The scientific method is not just for laboratories; it should be the method of thinking for all aspects of life."

"Perfection is not just about doing things right; it is about doing the right things with complete dedication."

"The measure of a human being is how well they handle the encounter with death, their own and that of others."

"All progress depends on the unreasonable person who wants things to be different and has the courage to act."