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“Fisher just stood there lost in thought, without saying anything. There is always a rational explanation for everything in this world - whether it's the true one or not. Maybe it is better so. ("I'm Dangerous Tonight")” quote by Cornell Woolrich
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““Fisher just stood there lost in thought, without saying anything. There is always a rational explanation for everything in this world - whether it's the true one or not. Maybe it is better so. ("I'm Dangerous Tonight")””

Cornell Woolrich

About This Quote

Source Short story: “I'm Dangerous Tonight”, 1930s, pulp fiction

Rational explanations exist for all events, but they may not be the true ones.

In simple terms: Everything can be explained, even if not accurately.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions and seek deeper truth.

Themes

philosophy epistemology truth explanation skepticism

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • investigating mysteries
  • critical thinking
  • debating theories

Key Concepts

logic perception reality knowledge

Questions to Reflect On

  • What explanations do you accept without proof?
  • When should you doubt a rational answer?
A Different Perspective

Explanations can be misleading or incomplete.

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