Abstract Quote by John Dewey
“Old ideas give way slowly; for they are more than abstract logical forms and categories. They are habits, predispositions, deeply ingrained attitudes of aversion and preference.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Experience and Nature, John Dewey, 1925
Ideas evolve into habits and attitudes, shaping how we perceive and act in the world.
In simple terms: Ideas become habits and attitudes.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate reflective habits.
Themes
education
psychology
culture
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- organizational change
- personal development
Key Concepts
habit formation
cognitive bias
social conditioning
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits reflect your core ideas?
- How can you reshape ingrained attitudes?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated attitudes requires sustained effort.
