If you get caught at some crucial point and somebody tells…
“If you get caught at some crucial point and somebody tells you that your doctrine doesn't make sense - you're ready for him. You tell him there's something above sense. That here he must not try to think, he must feel. He must believe. Suspend reason and you can play it deuces wild.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
When faced with criticism of your beliefs, you suggest moving beyond rational argument to emotional conviction.
In simple terms: Appeal to feeling over logic.
Key Takeaway
Use emotion to persuade when reason fails.
Themes
philosophy
persuasion
emotion
belief
Mood
defiant
confident
Type
philosophical
persuasive
When to use this quote
- political debate
- personal relationships
- marketing pitches
Key Concepts
Objectivism
psychology
rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- Can emotion replace reason in decision making?
- When is emotional appeal ethical?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on emotion can ignore factual truth.