The essence of belief is the establishment of a habit; and different beliefs are distinguished by the different modes of action to which they give rise. (Charles Sanders Peirce)

The essence of belief is the establishment of a habit; and different beliefs are distinguished by the different modes of action to which they give rise.

Charles Sanders Peirce

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