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Pessimism Leads to Weakness, Optimism to Power – William James

„Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power.“

William JamesWilliam James shows how pessimism leads to weakness and optimism to power. An insight into the strength of mindset.
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William James was an American psychologist and philosopher.

This quote emphasizes the impact of mindset on our strength and power.


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Inspirational quote by William James about pessimism leading to weakness and optimism leading to power

William James was a prominent American psychologist and philosopher. He taught psychology and philosophy at Harvard University from 1876 to 1907. James is considered one of the founders of scientific psychology in the United States and an important representative of philosophical pragmatism.

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