There is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision.

William James

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Topic

Indecision Decisions and choices

Author

William James

Source

The Principles of Psychology

Genre

Psychological literature

Language

English

Time

1890 1890s 19th century

Occupation

Psychologist Academic Philosopher

From

United States

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Citation

James, William. The Principles of Psychology. Vol. 1, New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1890, ch. 4.

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Always let your conscience be your guide.

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