"When thoughts do not neutralize an undesirable..." - Quote by William James
When thoughts do not neutralize an undesirable emotion, action will.
More by William James
“The difference between an interesting and a tedious teacher consists in little more than the inventiveness by which the one is able to mediate these associations and connections, and in the dullness in discovering such transitions which the other shows.”
“The deepest human need is the need to be appreciated.”
“Far from being antecedent principles that animate the process, law, language, truth are but abstract names for its results.”
More on Emotion
“Trying to build myself up with the fact that I have done things right that were even good and have had moments that were excellent but the bad is heavier to carry around and feel have no confidence.”
“The essence of higher instrumental music lays herein that one is able to express in tones that what one is unable to say in words.”
“The language of tones belongs equally to all mankind, and melody is the absolute language in which the musician speaks to every heart.”
More on Action
“I used to say, "I sure hope things will change." Then I learned that the only way things are going to change for me is when I change”
“They tell me: If you see a slave sleeping, do not wake him lest he be dreaming of freedom. I tell them: If you see a slave sleeping, wake him and explain to him freedom.”
“Every time you do something that is important, write down what you expect will happen.”