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.
source: William James (1987). “Writings, 1902-1910”, p.325, Library of America
topic: Moving, Risk, Trying, Willing To Try