Quote #208626

Habit is thus the enormous flywheel of society, its most precious conservative agent. It alone is what keeps us all within the bounds of ordinance, and saves the children of fortune from the envious uprisings of the poor.

William James

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Retired to their tea and scandal, according to their ancient custom.

Gin was mother’s milk to her.

Bad habits are easier to abandon today than tomorrow.

Habit is… the enormous flywheel of society, its most precious conservative agent. It alone is what keeps us all within the bounds of ordinance.