William James Quotes

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

The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.

Williams James (1842-1910) was an American psychologist and philosopher.  He has often been referred to as the “father of American psychology.”

Mary Oliver Quotes

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May I be the tiniest nail in the house of the universe, tiny but useful.

To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.

Mary Oliver (1935-2019) was a best-selling American poet, who received many honors for her work.  Her love of nature can be found in much of her writing, and it resulted in honors from the National Book Award in 1992 and Pulitzer Prize in 1984.