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Reason Quotes

On logic, discretion, and finding a reason to act.

Some quotes here treat reason as a civic virtue that fear can cloud, especially in political rhetoric, while others use it more personally, as the motivation someone needs to sit down and create. Good covers adjacent ground on sound judgment.

Please remember we all come from the same one and we will all return to that one, so there is no reason for fighting.

Quotes by Sean Paul

I'm hyperactive, and I went in the studio and I would just start making records, for no reason.

Quotes by Sean Combs

There is no reason why EPA's role should ebb and flow based on a particular administration or a particular administrator.

Quotes by Scott Pruitt

There is a reason and a need to have an Environmental Protection Agency.

Quotes by Scott Pruitt

There is a reason to have an agency called the EPA, and it has served an historical purpose I believe is vital to this country.

Quotes by Scott Pruitt

For whatever reason, I'm a good representation of the guy who doesn't get the girl.

Quotes by Scott Foley

The actions of hedge fund managers in exercising their fiduciary responsibilities to their investors is not the reason why Chrysler is in jeopardy.

Quotes by Scott Garrett

I'm sure one reason I became an actor is my basic unwillingness to live one life.

Quotes by Scott Glenn

There's no reason people should be hungry in our country. It's not acceptable.

Quotes by Scott Borchetta

I think the MMA and boxing are different audiences. I think it's a different intrigue. There's no reason you can't be a fan of both; why does it have to be one or the other?

Quotes by Scott Coker

Fundamentalism is rooted in fear, and it's another reason I'm interested in the horror genre, because I know the fear that fundamentalism is built upon.

Quotes by Scott Derrickson

The reason why I said yes to 'Sumit Sambhal Lega' was that this show is an official adaptation of the American series 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' which was a very popular show for nine years.

Quotes by Satish Kaushik

First rule of change is controversy. You can't get away from it for the simple reason all issues are controversial. Change means movement, and movement means friction, and friction means heat, and heat means controversy.

Quotes by Saul Alinsky

Any artist should be grateful for a naive grace which puts him beyond the need to reason elaborately.

Quotes by Saul Bellow

Americans expect us to go to Washington for the right reason, and not just to mingle with the right people.

Quotes by Sarah Palin

I became a minister of the Eucharist when I was 17. My parents aren't very strict Catholics, but for some reason I decided this is what I want to do, and I have kept it up.

Quotes by Sarah Bolger

There is a reason that both have had the longevity in their careers that they have had. They have each done very different things throughout their careers and lived really interesting lives. There is a reason why they are up...

Quotes by Sarah Brightman

They're there because, for some reason, they have the notion that they're supposed to be there.

Quotes by Santiago Durango

The reason a Congress-led coalition didn't happen in 1990 was because it is entirely possible that Rajiv Gandhi himself wasn't sure how the Congress party would evolve in that context.

Quotes by Sanjaya Baru

The reason why so little is done, is generally because so little is attempted.

Quotes by Samuel Smiles

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one quote say about fear and reason?
One quote makes a sharp observation: "Fear obscures reason, intensifies emotions, and makes it easier for demagogic politicians to mobilize the public on behalf of the policies they want to pursue." It's a reflection on how fear can cloud clear thinking, presented as that quote's own viewpoint.
Is there a quote connecting reason and everyday life?
Yes — one quote calls discretion "the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of life," suggesting that good judgment is what reason looks like in practice. If you enjoy reflective quotes like this, our Good quotes collection has more in a similar spirit.
Do any quotes talk about writing and motivation?
Yes, one quote is refreshingly simple: "I now have to find a reason to write, every single day." It speaks to the daily discipline behind creative work.
Is there a quote about representation in media or entertainment?
Yes — one quote questions why there needs to be a separate "fringe network" just to reflect "an urban or a multiethnic experience," suggesting mainstream spaces should already include that. For more on inclusive themes, see our Everything quotes.
Where can I find more quotes like these?
Browse our Always quotes or Love quotes for more reflective, thought-provoking lines.

See also Love and Everything for related takes on what drives people to act.