William James Quotes

Our errors are surely not such awfully solemn things. In a world where we are so certain to incur them in spite of all our caution, a certain lightness of heart seems healthier than this excessive nervousness on their behalf.

William James

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: philosopher
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: January 11, 1842 - August 26, 1910

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We need a reform of the Security Council. It must be perceived as truly representative by all the 191 member states, to uphold the credibility and legitimacy of the UN as the main political arena.

Anna Lindh

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When my wife died, I booked myself into the studio just to work, to occupy myself.

Johnny Cash

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Best thing about shooting in Atlanta at night is that it's not as hot as it is during the day.

Tom Holland

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The whole excitement for writing anything is quite intense. And for a day or two, you think you've done everything extremely well. The problems start on the third day, and continues for the rest of your life.

Tom Stoppard

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Mondays are the potholes in the road of life.

Tom Wilson

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Certain directors are known for a certain kind of beauty; it becomes their signature.

Tom Ford

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'Commitment' is a marvelous word.

Ruby Dee

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I voted Republican this year; the Democrats left a bad taste in my mouth.

Monica Lewinsky

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People are sitting in traffic longer, and the types of solutions that are needed to relieve that congestion are ones that are paid for by the Highway Trust Fund.

Anthony Foxx

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Hugh Hefner represented pop culture in a way that no else could.

Scott Coker

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It's hard to find a place where you're out of earshot of some kind of noise.

Tim Cope

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I love cooking, and I can make real good rajma chawal. It is a time consuming process and only for the consumption of a select few very special people. Also, I can make delicious mutton biryani, but I must confess I have stolen the recipe from my mother.

Nimrat Kaur

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