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Reason Quotes - Page 74

It is a fatal fault to reason whilst observing, though so necessary beforehand and so useful afterwards.

Charles Darwin, Richard Keynes (2005). “Charles Darwin's Zoology Notes and Specimen Lists from H. M. S. Beagle”, p.10, Cambridge University Press

Who shall dispute what the Reviewers say? Their word's sufficient; and to ask a reason, In such a state as theirs, is downright treason.

Charles Churchill, James L. Hannay (1866). “Poetical Works: With a Memoir by James L. Hannay and Copious Notes by W. Tooke”, p.66

If sensuality be our only happiness we ought to envy the brutes, for instinct is a surer, shorter, safer guide to such happiness than reason.

Charles Caleb Colton (1836). “Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words: Addressed to Those who Think”, p.428

The greatest genius is never so great as when it is chastised and subdued by the highest reason.

Charles Caleb Colton (1836). “Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words, Addressed to Those who Think”, p.24

Honestly, happy. This happened for a reason. By having to answer that question in front of a national audience, God was testing my character and faith. I'm glad I stayed true to myself.

"Exclusive: Carrie Prejean Says 'God Was Testing My Faith' With Gay Marriage Question". "FOX News" with Courtney Friel, www.foxnews.com. April 20, 2009.

Success is not a miracle. Nor is it a matter of luck. Everything happens for a reason, good or bad, positive or negative.

Brian Tracy (2002). “The 100 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Business Success”, p.14, Berrett-Koehler Publishers

It is the heart which perceives God and not the reason.

Blaise Pascal (1966). “Pascal Pensées”, Penguin Classics

The war existing between the senses and reason.

Blaise Pascal (2013). “Pensées”, p.27, Courier Corporation