There must be something solemn, serious, and tende...

There must be something solemn, serious, and tender about any attitude which we denominate religious. If glad, it must not grin or snicker if sad, it must not scream or curse.

-William James

Attitude Sad

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who said "There must be something solemn, serious, and tende... "?

"There must be something solemn, serious, and tende... " is one of a famous quotes by William James. Complete quote is as follows;
"There must be something solemn, serious, and tender about any attitude which we denominate religious. If glad, it must not grin or snicker if sad, it must not scream or curse."

What is "There must be something solemn, serious, and tende... "?

"There must be something solemn, serious, and tender about any attitude which we denominate religious. If glad, it must not grin or snicker if sad, it must not scream or curse." This is a quote by William James which is about Attitude & Sad. He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

  • I think it's your mental attitude. So many of us start dreading age in high school and that's a waste of a lovely life. 'Oh... I'm 30, oh, I'm 40, oh, 50.' Make the most of it.
  • A comfortable old age is the reward of a well-spent youth. Instead of its bringing sad and melancholy prospects of decay, it would give us hopes of eternal youth in a better world.
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What does "There must be something solemn, serious, and tende... " mean?

This quote is primarily about Sad although it also includes other themes like Attitude & Sad. It is attributed to William James. Complete quote is as follows;
"There must be something solemn, serious, and tender about any attitude which we denominate religious. If glad, it must not grin or snicker if sad, it must not scream or curse."