Animals Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“So convenient a thing to be a reasonable creature, since it enables one to find or make a reason for every thing one has a mind to do.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal Correspondence, 1750
Reasonableness allows one to justify any action, highlighting the flexibility ( rationalization.
In simple terms: Being reasonable lets you find reasons for any action.
Key Takeaway
Question your rationalizations.
Themes
reasoning
self‑justification
ethics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- career planning
Key Concepts
decision making
political debate
personal habits
Questions to Reflect On
- When does reason become excuse?
- How to balance reason with morality?
A Different Perspective
political;
