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The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.

~William James

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

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Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power.

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Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.

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Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.

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The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

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

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Time itself comes in drops.

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If you care enough for a result, you will most certainly attain it.

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The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Philosopher

Born: January 11th, 1842

Died: August 26th, 1910

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