Attitude Quote by John Dewey
“As we have seen there is some kind of continuity in any case since every experience affects for better or worse the attitudes which help decide the quality of further experiences, by setting up certain preference and aversion, and making it easier or harder to act for this or that end.”
About This Quote
Experiences shape our preferences and aversions, influencing future actions and the quality of later experiences.
In simple terms: Past events affect future choices and attitudes.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on how past experiences guide you.
Themes
learning
experience
psychology
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
theoretical
educational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- education
- habit formation
- decision making
Key Concepts
behavioral conditioning
preference formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What preferences have you formed from past successes?
- How do you overcome negative aversions?
A Different Perspective
Past bias may limit openness to new experiences.
