--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I do not call reason that brutal reason…" description: "\"I do not call reason that brutal reason which crushes with its weight what is holy and sacred, that malignant reason which delights in the errors it su..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f4d/joseph-joubert-1017_brutal_i-do-not-call-reason-that-brutal-reason_1048401.png" --- # I do not call reason that brutal reason which crushes with… ![“I do not call reason that brutal reason which crushes with its weight what is holy and sacred, that malignant reason which delights in the errors it succeeds in discovering, that unfeeling and scornful reason which insults credulity.” quote by Joseph Joubert](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f4d/joseph-joubert-1017_brutal_i-do-not-call-reason-that-brutal-reason_1048401.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f4d/joseph-joubert-1017_brutal_i-do-not-call-reason-that-brutal-reason_1048401.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f4d/joseph-joubert-1017_brutal_i-do-not-call-reason-that-brutal-reason_1048401.png) > “I do not call reason that brutal reason which crushes with its weight what is holy and sacred, that malignant reason which delights in the errors it succeeds in discovering, that unfeeling and scornful reason which insults credulity.” [Joseph Joubert](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joseph-joubert/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Reason can become harsh, dismissing sacred truths and delighting in exposing flaws, losing empathy. **In simple terms:** Reason can be cruel and unfeeling. Key Takeaway Cultivate compassionate reasoning. Themes philosophy critical thinking humanity Mood reflective analytical Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - debates - ethical dilemmas - personal reflection - education Key Concepts Moral reasoning intellectual humility ethical critique Questions to Reflect On - How can we temper reason with compassion? - When does reason become harmful? 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