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No one can take into account all the consequences of the acts he performs.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “No one can take into account all the consequences of the acts he performs.”
Editor's note · Context
Dewey reflects on the complexity of human actions, noting that individuals cannot foresee all consequences.
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