8 Quotes by William James about attitude

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    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.

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    It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult undertaking which, more than anything else, will determine its successful outcome.

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    If you give appreciation to people, you win their goodwill. But more important than that, practicing this philosophy has made a different person of me.

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    The greatest discovery of the 20th Century is that our attitude of mind determines our quality of life, not circumstances.

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    A winner's attitude: it may be difficult, but it's possible. A loser's attitude: It may be possible, but it's too difficult.

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