Reason Quotes - page 13

Nothing is divine but what is agreeable to reason. (Immanuel Kant)
Human reason is by nature architectonic. View quote
Immanuel Kant
Human reason has this peculiar fate that in one species of its knowledge it is burdened by questions which, as prescribed by the very nature of reason itself, it is not able to ignore, but which, as transcending all its powers, it is also not able to answer. View quote
Immanuel Kant
The universal and lasting establishment of peace constitutes not merely a part, but the whole final purpose and end of the science of right as viewed within the limits of reason. View quote
Immanuel Kant
The reason why men enter into society is the preservation of their property. View quote
John Locke
The true man wants two things: danger and play. For that reason he wants woman, as the most dangerous plaything. View quote
Friedrich Nietzsche
There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness. View quote
Friedrich Nietzsche
Many a man fails to become a thinker for the sole reason that his memory is too good. View quote
Friedrich Nietzsche
Only one who devotes himself to a cause with his whole strength and soul can be a true master. For this reason mastery demands all of a person. View quote
Albert Einstein
One reason why mathematics enjoys special esteem, above all other sciences, is that its laws are absolutely certain and indisputable, while those of other sciences are to some extent debatable and in constant danger of being overthrown by newly disco. View quote
Albert Einstein
There is science, logic, reason; there is thought verified by experience. And then there is California. (Edward Abbey)
If a person tells me he has been to the worst places I have no reason to judge him but if he tells me it was his superior wisdom that enabled him to go there, then I know he is a fraud. View quote
Ludwig Wittgenstein
Most men seem to live according to sense rather than reason. View quote
Thomas Aquinas
If forgers and malefactors are put to death by the secular power, there is much more reason for excommunicating and even putting to death one convicted of heresy. View quote
Thomas Aquinas
Law; an ordinance of reason for the common good, made by him who has care of the community. View quote
Thomas Aquinas
Faith must trample under foot all reason, sense, and understanding. View quote
Martin Luther
Reason is the greatest enemy that faith has it never comes to the aid of spiritual things, but - more frequently than not - struggles against the divine Word, treating with contempt all that emanates from God. View quote
Martin Luther
Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows. View quote
John Betjeman
Thus the Age of Reason has turned out to be the Age of Structure; a time when, in the absence of purpose, the drive for power as a value in itself has become the principal indicator of social approval. And the winning of power has become the measure of social merit. View quote
John Ralston Saul
Few women, I fear, have had such reason as I have to think the long sad years of youth were worth living for the sake of middle age. View quote
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Passion is the evil in adultery. If a man has no opportunity of living with another man's wife, but if it is obvious for some reason that he would like to do so, and would do so if he could, he is no less guilty than if he was caught in the act. (Augustine of Hippo)
Never get angry. Never make a threat. Reason with people. View quote
Mario Puzo
And sometimes I'm criticized. But I think that if those who criticize us will look at the reason why the shape is this, well then, I think that they would not object so strenuously. View quote
Minoru Yamasaki
I don't know nothing about communism. But I know the Albanians loved me. Same reason as anyone else loves me. Because I made them laugh. View quote
Norman Wisdom
I go on expeditions for the same reason an estate agent sells houses - to pay the bills. View quote
Ranulph Fiennes