The stream of thought flows on; but most of its segments fall into the bottomless abyss of oblivion. Of some, no memory survives the instant of their passage. Of others, it is confined to a few moments, hours or days. Others, again, leave vestiges which are indestructible, and by means of which they may be recalled as long as life endures. -William James

 

The stream of thought flows on; but most of its segments fall into the bottomless abyss of oblivion. Of some, no memory survives the instant of their passage. Of others, it is confined to a few moments, hours or days. Others, again, leave vestiges which are indestructible, and by means of which they may be recalled as long as life endures.


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This quote is just one of 33 total William James quotes in our collection. William James is known for saying 'The stream of thought flows on; but most of its segments fall into the bottomless abyss of oblivion. Of some, no memory survives the instant of their passage. Of others, it is confined to a few moments, hours or days. Others, again, leave vestiges which are indestructible, and by means of which they may be recalled as long as life endures.' as well as some of the following quotes.

The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.

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Man can alter his life by altering his thinking.

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The sovereign cure for worry is prayer.

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As a rule we disbelieve all the facts and theories for which we have no use.

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Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.

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