Clear Quote by W. E. B. Du Bois
“We cannot escape the clear fact that what is going to win in this world is reason, if this ever becomes a reasonable world.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Souls of Black Folk”, 1903
Reason will dominate if society becomes reasonable; rationality is the path to progress.
In simple terms: Reason will win in a fair world.
Key Takeaway
Promote rational discourse.
Themes
reason
progress
justice
society
Mood
analytical
hopeful
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education reform
- policy making
- public debate
- social activism
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can reason be balanced with empathy?
- What barriers prevent a reasonable world?
A Different Perspective
Reason alone may not address emotional needs.
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