beliefs and desires

Beliefs are the information or understanding a person has about the world—what they think is true or false. Desires are the feelings or preferences that motivate someone to act in certain ways—what they want or wish for. Together, beliefs influence how a person interprets situations, while desires guide their goals and actions. Understanding both helps explain why people think and behave as they do, as beliefs shape their perception of reality, and desires drive their pursuit of specific outcomes.