Faith Quote by Thomas Browne
“As reason is a rebel to faith, so passion is a rebel to reason.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Religio Medici, 1642
Reason and passion are opposing forces; each can challenge the other’s dominance.
In simple terms: Reason rebels against faith; passion rebels against reason.
Key Takeaway
Balance intellect and emotion.
Themes
reason
passion
conflict
Mood
contemplative
balanced
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- debate clubs
- personal decision making
- creative brainstorming
- conflict mediation
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
duality
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you prioritized reason?
- When have you followed passion?
A Different Perspective
One may dominate the other.
![“[Eugene Smith] was always writing these diatribes about truth, and how he wanted to tell the truth, the truth, the truth. It was a real rebel position. It was kind of like a teenager's position: why can't things be like they should be? Why can't I do what I want? I latched on to that philosophy…” quote by Larry Clark](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e56/larry-clark-25877_hey_eugene-smith-was-always-writing-these-di_31228.jpg)
