Reason Quote by Stephen King
“Tell him he's wrong. Tell him that even if he's right about waiting, he's right for the wrong reasons, and that makes him all the way wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands, 1991
Criticizing a stance that appears correct but is fundamentally flawed, urging deeper scrutiny.
In simple terms: Wrong reasons make a right answer wrong.
Key Takeaway
Question motives behind arguments.
Themes
critical thinking
logic
argumentation
truth
ethics
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- debates
- policy decisions
- personal convictions
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
philosophical reasoning
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden motives influence your judgments?
- How do you differentiate right from wrong reasons?
A Different Perspective
Even correct facts can be misused if motives are impure.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
