Hands Quote by Sylvia Townsend Warner
“Reason is a poor hand at prophecies.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Lolly Willowes, 1926
Reason alone cannot predict the future; prophecy requires more than logical analysis.
In simple terms: Reason fails at prophecy.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty in future predictions.
Themes
uncertainty
knowledge limits
future
Mood
thoughtful
skeptical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- Decision making
- forecasting
- planning
Key Concepts
epistemology
philosophy of science
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance reason and intuition?
- What role does emotion play in foresight?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on reason can ignore intuition.
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