When all else fails, men turn to reason.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People turn to reason only after all other methods fail.
- In plain terms
- Reason comes last when other options run out.
- What can you take from it?
- Reason follows failure.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do humans choose reason?
- Why do emotions override reason?
Another view
Some people never turn to reason regardless of failure.
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