Reason Quotes

13387 Reason quotes by 6691 unique authors

There is no good reason why we should not develop and change until the last day we live. — Karen Horney
The world has changed far more in the past 100 years than in any other century in history. The reason is not political or economic… — Stephen Hawking
Solitude is dangerous to reason, without being favorable to virtue. Remember that the solitary mortal is certainly luxurious, probably superstitious, and possibly mad. — Samuel Johnson
Our prejudices are our mistresses; reason is at best our wife, very often heard indeed, but seldom minded. — Lord Chesterfield
Reason transformed into prejudice is the worst form of prejudice, because reason is the only instrument for liberation from prejudice. — Allan Bloom
No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason. — Unknown Author
The reason people blame things on the previous generation is that there's only one other choice. — Doug Larson
There are couples a matchmaker would match every time - and couples who, for no rhyme or reason, rhyme. — Robert Breault
For exactly the same reason, it is sometimes satisfying to cut yourself and bleed. On those gray [sic] days where eight in the morning looks… — Augusten Burroughs
Liberty and good government do not exclude each other; and there are excellent reasons why they should go together. Liberty is not a means to… — Lord Acton
Civil liberty can be established on no foundation of human reason which will not at the same time demonstrate the right of religious freedom. — John Quincy Adams
If men, through fear, fraud, or mistake, should in terms renounce or give up any natural right, the eternal law of reason and the grand… — Samuel Adams
There is reason to suspect, that the distinctions of mankind have more show than value, when it is found that all agree to be weary… — Samuel Johnson
Human history begins with man's act of disobedience which is at the very same time the beginning of his freedom and development of his reason. — Erich Fromm
The maxim, that governments ought to train the people in the way in which they should go, sounds well. But is there any reason for… — Thomas B. Macaulay
Atheism deprives superstition of its stand ground, and compels Theism to reason for its existence — George Holyoake
The sea is dangerous and its storms terrible, but these obstacles have never been sufficient reason to remain ashore...unlike the mediocre, intrepid spirits seek victory… — Ferdinand Magellan
Beth could not reason upon or explain the faith that gave her courage and patience to give up life, and cheerfully wait for death. Like… — Louisa May Alcott
The number one reason most people don't get what they want is that they don't know what they want. Rich people are totally clear that… — T. Harv Eker
Not mythical material productive forces, but reason and ideas determine the course of human affairs. What is needed to stop the trend toward socialism and… — Ludwig von Mises
Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim tribute to… — George Washington
I favor free trade in drugs for the same reason the Founding Fathers favored free trade in ideas: in a free society it is none… — Thomas Szasz
If there be any among us who wish to dissolve the Union or to change its republican form, let them stand undisturbed, as monuments of… — Thomas Jefferson
In a republican nation whose citizens are to be led by reason and persuasion and not by force, the art of reasoning becomes of first… — Thomas Jefferson
Nobody can be trusted with unlimited power. The more power a regime has, the more likely people will be killed. This is a major reason… — Rudolph Rummel

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