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William James Quotes: If you want a quality, act as if you already had it.
         

If you want a quality, act as if you already had it.


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



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Most unhappiness is caused because people listen to themselves... instead of talking to themselves.



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



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You can alter your life by altering the state of your mind.



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