Quote by William James

To spend life for something which outlasts it.

To spend life for something which outlasts it.

Summary

This quote implies the notion of living a purposeful life that goes beyond the individual's existence. It suggests dedicating one's time, energy, and resources towards accomplishing something that has a lasting impact or significance even after they are no longer present. The quote encourages individuals to consider the greater purpose and legacy they can create, emphasizing the value of investing in endeavors that positively influence others or contribute to the improvement of society in some way. It highlights the importance of living a meaningful and fulfilling life that transcends mere personal gratification.

Topics

Success & Failure

By William James

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

Every little thing counts in a crisis.

Every little thing counts in a crisis.

Jawaharlal Nehru

Trouble Troubles

Amendment to live by-J.O.Y.Jesus first, Others second, Yours

Amendment to live by-J.O.Y.Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last.

Michelle Duggar

Life Religion Advice For Daily Living

It matters less to a person where they are born than where t

It matters less to a person where they are born than where they can live.

Home

I've looked that old scoundrel death in the eye many times b

I've looked that old scoundrel death in the eye many times but this time I think he has me on the ropes.

Douglas MacArthur

Death

I mean, I'm 48 years old and I've been through a lot in my l

I mean, I'm 48 years old and I've been through a lot in my life - you know, loss, whether it be death, illness, separation. I mean, the failed expectations... We all have dreams.

Death

To know how to distinguish the agitation arising from coveto

To know how to distinguish the agitation arising from covetousness, from the agitation arising from principles, to fight the one and aid the other, in this lies the genius and the power of great revolutionary leaders.

Leadership Management

In every ancient religious and sacred text, faith is a verb;

In every ancient religious and sacred text, faith is a verb; a thing to be demonstrated. It is in modern days that we have diluted faith from an act to a philosophy.

Religion Faith Philosophy Actions Sacred Verb

One golden rule is to accept the interpretation honestly put

One golden rule is to accept the interpretation honestly put on the pledge by the party administering it.

Rules Thegoldenrule

I ain't scared to do another dating show, but I ain't really

I ain't scared to do another dating show, but I ain't really trying to. I want to do a talk show or something. I've done enough dating on television. I'm ready to spread my wings, and go down other avenues.

Dating

There are a few writers that one has a relationship with tha

There are a few writers that one has a relationship with that means, basically, you do whatever they say. One is Caryl Churchill, and the other is David Hare.

Relationship

Bitter experience has taught us how fundamental our values a

Bitter experience has taught us how fundamental our values are and how great the mission they represent.

Jan Peter Balkenende

Experience

People are fed up with the politics where candidates just ri

People are fed up with the politics where candidates just rip each other apart and then the voters lose in the end because no one really knows what anybody stands for.

Dennis Kucinich

Politics