Gracious Quote by E. M. Forster
“Logic! Good gracious! What rubbish!”
About This Quote
Source Play: A Passage to India (adapted), 1924
Logic is dismissed as rubbish, highlighting frustration with over‑rationalization.
In simple terms: Logic is mocked as nonsense.
Key Takeaway
Balance logic with emotion.
Themes
reason
emotion
frustration
Mood
ironic
playful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- decision making
- conflict resolution
- creative thinking
Key Concepts
philosophy
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- When is logic essential?
- How can emotion and logic coexist?
A Different Perspective
Dismissal may undervalue critical thinking.
