Deceives Quote by Luc de Clapiers
“Reason deceives us more often than does nature.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Maxims, 1765
Human judgment is often misled by false reasoning more than by natural facts.
In simple terms: Reason misleads more than nature.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions.
Themes
critical thinking
logic
human nature
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- decision making
- scientific research
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a belief?
- When does nature provide clearer guidance?
A Different Perspective
Reasoning can be flawed by emotions.
![“It is not just nature that defies us. Human life is as overwhelming... If we spend time in it [the vast spaces of nature], they may help us to accept more graciously the great, unfathomable events that molest our lives and will inevitably return us to dust.” quote by Alain de Botton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b34/alain-de-botton-221_accepting_it-is-not-just-nature-that-defies-us-hum_2567295.jpg)
