Quote by William James

"A new idea is first condemned as ridiculous, and then dismissed as trivial, until finally it becomes what everybody knows."

William James
Psychologist, Philosopher American 1842–1910

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"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."

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