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William James Quotes:

Ocupation: Philosopher

Life: January 11, 1842 - August 26, 1910

Birthday: January 11

Death: August 26

If things are ever to move upward, some one must take the first step, and assume the risk of it. No one who is not willing to try charity, to try non-resistance as the saint is always willing, can tell whether these methods will or will not succeed.

- William James

source: William James (1987). “Writings, 1902-1910”, p.325, Library of America

topic: Moving, Risk, Trying, Willing To Try

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