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> [“Those who invalidate reason, ought seriously to consider, 'whether they argue against reason, with or without reason; if with reason, then they establish the principle, that they are laboring to dethrone;' but if they argue without reason, (which, in order…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ethan-allen/those-who-invalidate-reason-ought-seriously-to-consider-whether-they-2/)

[Ethan Allen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ethan-allen/)

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## More by Ethan Allen

> [While we are under the tyranny of Priests, it will ever be their interest, to invalidate the law of nature and reason, in order…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ethan-allen/while-we-are-under-the-tyranny-of-priests-it-will-ever-be-their/)

[Ethan Allen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ethan-allen/)

> [“Ever since I arrived to a state of manhood, I have felt a sincere passion for liberty. The history of nations doomed to perpetual…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ethan-allen/ever-since-i-arrived-to-a-state-of-manhood-i-have-felt-a-sincere/)

[Ethan Allen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ethan-allen/)

> [In those parts of the world where learning and science has prevailed, miracles have ceased; but in those parts of it as are barbarous…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ethan-allen/in-those-parts-of-the-world-where-learning-and-science-has-prevailed/)

[Ethan Allen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ethan-allen/)

> [“I have generally been denominated a Deist, the reality of which I never disputed, being conscious I am no Christian , except mere infant…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ethan-allen/i-have-generally-been-denominated-a-deist-the-reality-of-which-i/)

[Ethan Allen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ethan-allen/)

> [Those who invalidate reason ought seriously to consider whether they argue against reason with or without reason.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ethan-allen/those-who-invalidate-reason-ought-seriously-to-consider-whether-they/)

[Ethan Allen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ethan-allen/)

> [“Those who invalidate reason, ought seriously to consider, 'whether they argue against reason, with or without reason; if with reason, then they establish the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ethan-allen/those-who-invalidate-reason-ought-seriously-to-consider-whether-they-2/)

[Ethan Allen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ethan-allen/)

> [“It is altogether reasonable to conclude that the heavenly bodies, alias worlds, which move or are situate within the circle of our knowledge, as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ethan-allen/it-is-altogether-reasonable-to-conclude-that-the-heavenly-bodies/)

[Ethan Allen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ethan-allen/)

> [For a man to hate the truth, as it may bring his misdeeds to light and punishment, is perfectly common and easy. But for…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ethan-allen/for-a-man-to-hate-the-truth-as-it-may-bring-his-misdeeds-to-light-and/)

[Ethan Allen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ethan-allen/)

> [“ In those parts of the world where learning and science has prevailed, miracles have ceased; but in such parts of it as are…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ethan-allen/in-those-parts-of-the-world-where-learning-and-science-has-prevailed-2/)

[Ethan Allen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ethan-allen/)

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