4 Quotes by William James about people
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When a thing is new, people say: ‘It is not true.’ Later, when its truth becomes obvious, they say: ‘It is not important.’ Finally, when its importance cannot be denied, they say: ‘Anyway, it is not new.
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Democracy is still upon its trial. The civic genius of our people is its only bulwark.
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Many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.
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Despair lames most people, but it wakes others fully up.
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