So to feel brave, act as if we were brave, use all our will to that en…

William James
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So to feel brave, act as if we were brave, use all our will to that end...and a courage-fit will very likely replace the fit of fear. ✨ William James (2008). Talks to Teachers on Psychology and to Students on Some of Life's Ideals, p.100, Cosimo, Inc.
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So to feel brave, act as if we were brave, use all our will to that end...and a courage-fit will very likely replace the fit of fear. ✨ William James (2008). Talks to Teachers on Psychology and to Students on Some of Life's Ideals, p.100, Cosimo, Inc.

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