The main use of your brain is to help you get from where you... - William James

"The main use of your brain is to help you get from where you are to where you want to be."

William James Imagination

Psychologist, Philosopher American 1842–1910

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

"The only way out is through."

"Does consciousness exist? I say yes."

"Imagination is more powerful than knowledge."

"The world is full of wonders if you know where to look."

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"The world is full of mysteries waiting to be solved."