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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.

Puthagam' can be tagged as a complete family entertainer, and the reason I call it the same is because I always wanted to make films that I can watch with my entire family.

Quotes by Thalaivasal Vijay

Evil is often supposed to be without rhyme or reason.

Quotes by Terry Eagleton

I think, some days, you wonder how you're going to get through, and other days, you find reason to be inspired again.

Quotes by Terri Irwin

I was going to be the head wrangler at a ranch in Wyoming, and the reason I didn't take the job is because I couldn't have my family there - the family had to stay in town. I just wasn't...

Quotes by Taylor Sheridan

The reason that the company decided to invest in Tesla was not to target a profit gain. We did it as a means to further a partnership between the companies.

Quotes by Takeshi Uchiyamada

But the fact a person denies that he is theorising is no reason for taking him at his word and failing to investigate what implicit theory is involved in his statements.

Quotes by Talcott Parsons

Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.

Quotes by Tacitus

I didn't want wrestling anymore; I wanted to not want it. But I couldn't get a job anywhere, which was part of the reason I was homeless. I couldn't get a job pumping gas. I couldn't get a job working...

Quotes by T. J. Perkins

The last temptation is the greatest treason: to do the right deed for the wrong reason.

Quotes by T. S. Eliot

For some reason, the concept of writing with swing chords was intimidating.

Quotes by Suzy Bogguss

Why should there be a different set of laws for criminals who are juveniles? As far as I am concerned there should be no reason for any leniency.

Quotes by Suresh Gopi

We don't expect Google as a first party service to provide all the answers. Part of the reason a platform is successful is because there are very very important things from other companies and other developers on top of the...

Quotes by Sundar Pichai

I got the nickname Spitfire for a reason - I burned inside to play volleyball.

Quotes by Summer Altice

There is no reason to teach an ape to become human. There are many reasons to teach some apes and some humans to transition the worlds between the species boundaries, especially when our genetics are so similar as to make...

Quotes by Sue Savage-Rumbaugh

I seem to be able to get depressed quite easily without any reason.

Quotes by Sue Townsend

But Eddie does not make all the decisions. Eddie can listen to reason; Eddie can be swayed or talked in or out of certain things. Eddie allows other people to lead in this band and to have certain roles that...

Quotes by Stone Gossard

I didn't think I would be 14, or 13 at the time, and be a lead in a role, but I think everything happens for a reason.

Quotes by Storm Reid

I have so much. Why did it all happen to me? There has to be a reason.

Quotes by Stewart Rahr

Repetition for no reason is a sign of carelessness or pretentiousness, but there are plenty of good reasons to repeat words and phrases.

Quotes by Steven Millhauser

Scarcity drives up demand, and the short golf season in Minnesota makes residents of that state mad for the sport. It's the same reason ancient Scandinavians worshiped the sun: because they saw so little of it.

Quotes by Steve Rushin

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.