Effort is the essential note in all this higher mental life.... - William James

"Effort is the essential note in all this higher mental life. Will is a fact in the world."

William James Work

Psychologist, Philosopher American 1842–1910

More from William James

"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind."

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does."

"The only way out is through."

"Does consciousness exist? I say yes."

"Hard work never killed anybody."

"Work with purpose and integrity."

"Hard work pays off in the end."

"A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do."