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The hell to be endured hereafter, of which theology tells, is no worse than the hell we make for ourselves in this world
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"The hell to be endured hereafter, of which theology tells, is no worse than the hell we make for ourselves in this world by habitually fashioned our characters in the wrong way"

- William James

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This quote by William James is a tip that we have the power to form our own lives and our own destinies. He is recommending that the suffering we experience in this life is typically a result of our own choices and actions. We can choose to live our lives in a manner that is helpful to ourselves and to others, or we can choose to live in a manner in which is harmful to our own well-being and to the well-being of those around us. The consequences of our choices can be felt in this life, and in the afterlife, if our company believe in one. For that reason, it is important to be conscious of the choices we make and the practices we form, as they can have a lasting impact on our lives.

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William James This quote is written / told by William James between January 11, 1842 and August 26, 1910. He was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 85 other quotes.

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