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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.

The wealth-income ratio in the United States has always been lower than in Europe. The main reason in the early years was that land values bulked less in the wide open spaces of North America. There was, of course, much...

Quotes by Robert Solow

Abstinence is the great strengthener and clearer of reason.

Quotes by Robert South

Even if there's no way to stop U.S. corporations from shedding their U.S. identities and becoming foreign corporations, there's no reason they should retain the privileges of U.S. citizenship.

Quotes by Robert Reich

Oh, by the way, I tend to use a lot of profanities. I do that for a reason: I like it.

Quotes by Robert McKee

The reason this resolution was delayed had nothing to do with anything Karl did or failed to do.

Quotes by Robert Luskin

If there is no sufficient reason for war, the war party will make war on one pretext, then invent another... after the war is on.

Quotes by Robert M. La Follette

When we have machines that are as intelligent - and then twice as intelligent - as we are, there is no reason why that relationship cannot be synergistic rather than antagonistic.

Quotes by Robert J. Sawyer

Reason, observation, and experience; the holy trinity of science.

Quotes by Robert Green Ingersoll

Abortion on demand, throughout the full nine months of a pregnancy, for virtually any reason, became public policy in the United States of America. No other developed democracy had, or has, such a permissive abortion regime.

Quotes by Robert Casey

One reason people get divorced is that they run out of gift ideas.

Quotes by Robert Byrne

Modernity, the child of the Enlightenment, failed when it became apparent that the good society cannot be achieved by unaided reason.

Quotes by Robert Bork

Nobody mentioned this in any of the reviews, but the reason we came up with that plot for 'Reno 911: Miami' is because we thought it was just the stupidest title for a movie that we could think of.

Quotes by Robert Ben Garant

One reason I relate to 'Veronica Mars' fans is because I can totally geek out about shows. I mean, I write Vince Gilligan fan mail every year.

Quotes by Rob Thomas

I kind of grew up on musicals, specifically, for whatever reason. They're something that really attracted me as a child.

Quotes by Rob Marshall

There is no reason why women cannot be as good as the men.

Quotes by Rob Cross

I've done a few things on the side here and there, but there is not much reason to do so in a sustained way. I'm generally able to say what I want to say within the context of Weezer.

Quotes by Rivers Cuomo

I finally figured out the only reason to be alive is to enjoy it.

Quotes by Rita Mae Brown

The reason there weren't any, I am surmising, is that a lot of Latin kids, Latino kids, in those days didn't have the money to take those kind of classes.

Quotes by Rita Moreno

I couldn't put my finger on one reason why we broke up. It was time, and we were spreading out. They were spreading out more than I was. I would've stayed with the band.

Quotes by Ringo Starr

I'm really into sci-fi. The reason I'm an actor is because of 'Star Wars' - I saw that and I knew that's what I wanted to do. But most of the projects I'm offered as an actor are straightforward dramas,...

Quotes by Ricky Schroder

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.