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John Dewey: Moreover, interference with a well-established habit is followed by uneasiness and antipathy.

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Moreover, interference with a well-established habit is followed by uneasiness and antipathy.
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John Dewey

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Dewey notes that disrupting established habits can lead to discomfort and resistance.

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