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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.

If the presence of electricity can be made visible in any part of the circuit, I see no reason why intelligence may not be transmitted instantaneously by electricity.

Quotes by Samuel Morse

The reason so many people turned up at his funeral is that they wanted to make sure he was dead.

Quotes by Samuel Goldwyn

To live is like to love - all reason is against it, and all healthy instinct for it.

Quotes by Samuel Butler

Mankind are governed more by their feelings than by reason.

Quotes by Samuel Adams

I think that Congress' ability to reason is fully equal to that of the judiciary.

Quotes by Samuel Alito

There's no reason music should be difficult for an audience to understand.

Quotes by Samuel Barber

Mountain climbing is my passion, and to empower women through my expeditions is the reason.

Quotes by Samina Baig

I'm an appalling flyer. I get very tense, although I no longer weep uncontrollably for no reason - I just sob if there's turbulence.

Quotes by Samantha Bond

I'm really starting to think everything happens for a reason.

Quotes by Samantha Mumba

The good books stick around for a reason. There is a reason that we come back to them and they are so rewarding.

Quotes by Sam Jaeger

Rage only works if it is justified. That's the trick with rage. You gotta have a reason to be mad.

Quotes by Sam Kinison

The reason grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is that they have a common enemy.

Quotes by Sam Levenson

We all have stories for a reason, and if we keep them to ourselves, I don't feel they would help anybody.

Quotes by Sabrina Carpenter

And that is the reason why this victory is great, because different players have made contributions to the win.

Quotes by Sachin Tendulkar

I went back to 'The X Factor' for one reason, because I wanted to have that full circle. It's where I started, and I went back as a presenter. And that's what I wanted and I got that.

Quotes by Rylan Clark-Neal

Arizona presents no specific reason for excepting capital defendants from the constitutional protections extended to defendants generally, and none is readily apparent.

Quotes by Ruth Bader Ginsburg

I'm not a media darling. I'm forever the outsider, for whatever the reason is.

Quotes by Russell Peters

Nobody does anything for one reason.

Quotes by Russell Banks

The only reason I'd bring a Bible out here is if I needed toilet paper.

Quotes by Rudy Boesch

Of course, there's no reason that Paris should have decent Mexican food. It's a silly expectation - there's a Mexican population in Paris, but they're not exactly traveling there from across the border. Paris also doesn't do Peruvian all that...

Quotes by Rosecrans Baldwin

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.