Cause Quote by Jean de la Bruyere
“Between good sense and good taste there lies the difference between a cause and its effect.”
About This Quote
Good sense is practical judgment; good taste is aesthetic judgment; the cause is the reason, the effect is the result.
In simple terms: Sense is logic, taste is style; cause leads to effect.
Key Takeaway
Distinguish between reasoning and aesthetic preference.
Themes
logic
style
cause
effect
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- decision making
- design
- marketing strategy
Key Concepts
philosophy
aesthetics
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you separate practical reasoning from aesthetic preference?
- How does recognizing cause versus effect improve your choices?
A Different Perspective
People often conflate cause with effect, leading to misinterpretation.
![“The court is like a palace built of marble; I mean that it is made up of very hard but very polished people. [Fr., La cour est comme un edifice bati de marbre; je veux dire qu'elle est composee d'hommes fort durs mais fort polis.]” quote by Jean de la Bruyere](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fcf/jean-de-la-bruyere-575_built_the-court-is-like-a-palace-built-of-marb_77288.jpg)
