--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Keep in mind my friend, if an answer is…" description: "\"“Keep in mind my friend, if an answer is not rational, then it is not an answer, but a delusion.”\" — Abhijit Naskar" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b62/abhijit-naskar-99_brainy-quotes_keep-in-mind-my-friend-if-an-answer-is-n_1868425.jpg" --- # Keep in mind my friend, if an answer is not rational, then… ![“Keep in mind my friend, if an answer is not rational, then it is not an answer, but a delusion.” quote by Abhijit Naskar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b62/abhijit-naskar-99_brainy-quotes_keep-in-mind-my-friend-if-an-answer-is-n_1868425.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b62/abhijit-naskar-99_brainy-quotes_keep-in-mind-my-friend-if-an-answer-is-n_1868425.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b62/abhijit-naskar-99_brainy-quotes_keep-in-mind-my-friend-if-an-answer-is-n_1868425.jpg) > ““Keep in mind my friend, if an answer is not rational, then it is not an answer, but a delusion.”” [Abhijit Naskar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abhijit-naskar/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. If an answer lacks rational basis, it is not a true answer but a delusion, emphasizing logical consistency. **In simple terms:** Irrational answers are delusions. Key Takeaway Seek logical foundations before accepting answers. Themes philosophy critical thinking logic Mood analytical inquisitive Type philosophical educational When to use this quote - scientific research - debate - personal decision making - education Key Concepts rationality epistemology cognitive bias Questions to Reflect On - What evidence supports your answer? - How do you test the rationality of a belief? 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