About This Quote
A belief is not true because it is useful. It has been said that a belief is not true because it is useful. This quote illustrates that beliefs are not necessarily true, but they can be useful. Useful beliefs help people make decisions that are good for them and the world around them.
In other words, people believe things that are useful to them rather than things that are true. Beliefs can also be harmful, but this doesn’t change their usefulness in any way.
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