At the end of reasons comes persuasion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- After reasons run out, persuasion—often rhetorical—finishes the work.
- In plain terms
- When reasons end, persuasion takes over.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize when persuasion, not logic, is driving decisions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do your arguments end and persuasion begin?
- How do you persuade?
Another view
Relying on persuasion can bypass sound reasoning and lead to poor choices.
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