Quote by William James

Those thoughts are truth which guide us to beneficial interaction with sensible particulars as they occur, whether they copy these in advance or not.

Those thoughts are truth which guide us to beneficial intera

Summary

This quote suggests that the thoughts or beliefs that are considered true are the ones that ultimately lead us to have productive interactions with the real world, regardless of whether our thoughts perfectly align with the actual events. It highlights the importance of practicality and effectiveness over mere theoretical accuracy. The quote suggests that the value of our thoughts lies in their ability to guide us in having beneficial interactions with the tangible aspects of reality, rather than just having accurate predictions or preconceptions.

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Truth

By William James

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