Bearing fruit Quote by William James
“Every time a resolve or a fine glow of feeling evaporates without bearing practical fruit is worse than a chance lost; it works so as positively to hinder future resolutions and emotions from taking the normal path of discharge.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Will to Believe", 1896
Unrealized emotions and unresolved intentions become more harmful than missed opportunities, blocking future progress.
In simple terms: Unfinished feelings hurt more than lost chances.
Key Takeaway
Address emotions before they stagnate.
Themes
emotion
resolution
psychology
growth
Mood
introspective
cautious
Type
philosophical
self-help
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative projects
- relationship conflicts
- career planning
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
motivation
self-regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What lingering feelings are you avoiding?
- How can you channel unresolved emotions productively?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on emotions may distract from practical actions.
![“The doctrine of the carnal Christian[32] has destroyed more lives and sent more people to hell than you can imagine! Do Christians struggle with sin? Yes. Can a Christian fall into sin? Absolutely. Can a Christian live in a continuous state of carnality all the days of his life, not bearing fruit…” quote by Paul Washer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e9d/paul-washer-1468_bearing-fruit_the-doctrine-of-the-carnal-christian-32_865216.jpg)
