We shall find, if I am not mistaken, that there are no facts which refute the hypothesis of mental continuity, and that, on the other hand, this hypothesis affords a useful test of suggested theories as to the nature of mind.

如果我没记错的话，我们会发现没有事实可以反驳心智连续性的假说，另一方面，这个假说对关于心智本质的建议理论提供了有用的检验。