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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 reason can give nothing at all Like the response to desire.

Quotes by Wallace Stevens

The consequence of Mr. Bush's and Blair's historic lie that the reason for invading Iraq was weapons of mass destruction, is that everything is being doubted.

Quotes by Walid Jumblatt

If I'm right, the only reason our species is still around is because of our friendship with the canines.

Quotes by W. Bruce Cameron

Student loan debt is the reason I don't advise students who want to become entrepreneurs to apply to elite, expensive colleges. They can be as successful if they go to a relatively inexpensive public college.

Quotes by Vivek Wadhwa

I believe the reason why I fight in Brazil is because I sell a lot in Brazil.

Quotes by Vitor Belfort

Though many men would be content to follow Christ by taking up their cross, few would be willing to follow Him by denying their reason.

Quotes by Vincent McNabb

I quit the party as the BJP did not stand by its word and joined TRS for the cause. I quit the TRS later as its leadership suspended me from the party without citing any reason.

Quotes by Vijayashanti

I think the reason they cast me as the good girls is because they couldn't find any in Hollywood.

Quotes by Victoria Jackson

I've been working through Maurice Druon's 'Accursed Kings' series. They come highly recommended from George R. R. Martin, and for good reason.

Quotes by Victoria Aveyard

There is no reason why any public school district in our state should be on a four-day school week. If anything, we should be extending the school year.

Quotes by Victor Mitchell

Fear cannot be banished, but it can be calm and without panic; it can be mitigated by reason and evaluation.

Quotes by Vannevar Bush

Being sick is the reason I went into comedy.

Quotes by Vanessa Bayer

Every single note on this album is there for a reason.

Quotes by Vanessa Carlton

Warner Bros offered me the next Batman, and the only reason that I didn't do it was because of The Saint.

Quotes by Val Kilmer

The reason for the blockade on Gaza was not to punish the Palestinians but to continue to delegitimize Hamas.

Quotes by Tzipi Livni

There was a reason they called me 'the female boss' in N-Dubz - I did all the talking.

Quotes by Tulisa

Whether this was explicitly taught or implicitly caught, I grew up with the impression that when it comes to the Christian life, justification was step one and sanctification was step two and that once we get to step two there's...

Quotes by Tullian Tchividjian

There's a reason that students don't grade their own papers. There's a reason defendants don't sentence themselves. And there's the reason the State Department doesn't get to investigate itself, determine whether or not it made errors in Benghazi. That is...

Quotes by Trey Gowdy

There's a reason I moved to NYC, and if I listed all the musicians on my list you'd grow weary.

Quotes by Trevor Dunn

I was, for some reason, born knowing how to get married.

Quotes by Tracy McMillan

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.