William James
William H. Pickering, a prominent American physicist and space scientist, was noted to be a close friend of James Van Allen. They collaborated on various space exploration projects together.
The quote is from William James, a prominent American psychologist and philosopher in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. James emphasized the importance of mindset and attitude in shaping one's life and achievements.
William James is often referred to as the father of American psychology. He was a prominent psychologist and philosopher who made significant contributions to psychology in the United States. His work focused on topics such as consciousness, free will, and pragmatism.
He was from an old American family. They were not prominent as leaders but had some money.
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William James, who was an American philosopher and psychologist who also studied medicine; but never practiced as a doctor, retired from Harvard January 1907.
William James
American poet, friend of James Merrill, grad Amherst 1949
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William James, a prominent early American psychologist, described self-esteem as the ratio of an individual's successes to his or her aspirations. He emphasized the importance of achieving one's desired goals in promoting a positive sense of self-worth and confidence.