By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
William James, often called the “father of American psychology,” was not only a pioneering psychologist but also an eminent physiologist and philosopher, who happened to come from a family of notable figures. (His brother was the acclaimed novelist Henry James, and his sister, the diarist Alice James.) His wide-ranging fields of investigation gave us ideas such as “the stream of thought” and the concept of a baby’s impression of the world being “one great blooming, buzzing confusion.” Later in life, James helped establish the philosophical school known as pragmatism, in which, broadly speaking, an ideology is true if it works satisfactorily, but should be rejected if it’s impractical. This quote comes from an 1895 speech at Harvard University, in which James told students, “Be not afraid of life.” The very idea that life is worth living, he suggested, will lead to a worthy existence.
15 Quotes To Send To Long-Distance Friends
The Best Quotes To Use in Wedding Toasts, Cards, and Vows
Create the Life You Desire With These 14 Transformative Quotes
14 Quotes To Change How You Think About Love
The Classics: Quotes From History’s Greatest Poems
16 Instantly Recognizable Song Lyrics
13 Quotes About the Magic of Winter
14 Hilarious Haikus
Quotes About How To Be Productive in a Healthy Way
Quotes To Help You Mourn and Move Forward From a Relationship
Quotes About Plants for Those With and Without Green Thumbs