Time Quote by Robertson Davies
““There comes a time when one must be strong with rationalists, for they can reduce anything whatever to dust, if they happen not to like the look of it, or if it threatens their deep-buried negativism. I mean of course rationalists like you, who take some little provincial world of their own as the whole of the universe and the seat of all knowledge.””
About This Quote
Rationalists can dismiss ideas they dislike, reducing complex matters to dust, reflecting a defensive, narrow worldview.
In simple terms: Rationalists may dismiss disliked ideas, showing narrow view.
Key Takeaway
Stay open, question dismissive rationalism.
Themes
rationalism
defensiveness
intellectual humility
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
intellectual
When to use this quote
- debates
- academic discourse
- personal belief challenges
- media discourse
Key Concepts
epistemology
dogmatism
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you dismissed an idea?
- How can you foster openness?
A Different Perspective
Rationalism can become closed‑minded.
