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William James Quotes: A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.
         

A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.


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This page presents the quote "A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.". Author of this quote is William James. This quote is about philosophy, integrity, honesty, attributed, wisdom,.