Absolutes Quote by Allen Wheelis
“Clearly it is not reason that has failed. What has failed-as it has always failed-is the attempt to achieve certainty, to reach an absolute, to find the course of human events to a final end. It is not reason that has promised to eliminate risk in human undertakings; it is the emotional needs of men.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Uncertain Self, 1975
Reason cannot guarantee certainty; human emotions drive decisions.
In simple terms: Reason fails, emotions guide.
Key Takeaway
Balance logic with feeling.
Themes
reason
emotion
uncertainty
Mood
introspective
analytical
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- career planning
- relationships
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do emotions shape your choices?
- Can certainty ever be achieved?
A Different Perspective
Risk of emotional bias.
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