“It is only by risking our persons from one hour to another that we live at all. And often enough our faith beforehand in an uncertified result is the only thing that makes the result come true.”

American psychologist and philosopher, late 19th to early 20th century. He founded functional psychology and explored the interplay between mind and body, emphasizing practical experience and individual freedom. His work on pragmatism and religious belief remains influential in both academic and personal thought.