There no doubt exist natural laws, but once this fine reason of ours was corrupted, it corrupted everything.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Natural laws exist, but once our fine reason was corrupted, it corrupted everything.
- In plain terms
- Nature’s rules are real, yet a corrupted reason can ruin all things.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect clear reasoning to preserve order.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What corrupts reason?
- How can we restore sound reasoning?
Another view
Reason can also be a tool for positive change when guided ethically.
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