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Once the people begin to reason, all is lost
Once the people begin to reason, all is lost
Reason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it.
Reason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it.
Reason, however able, cool at best,
Cares not for service, or but serves when prest,
Stays till read more
Reason, however able, cool at best,
Cares not for service, or but serves when prest,
Stays till we call, and then not often near.
This is our chief bane, that we live not according to the light
of reason, but after the fashion read more
This is our chief bane, that we live not according to the light
of reason, but after the fashion of others.
[Lat., Id nobis maxime nocet, quod non ad rationis lumen sed ad
similitudinem aliorum vivimus.]
The more reason, the less government.
The more reason, the less government.
Hear reason, or she'll make you feel her.
Hear reason, or she'll make you feel her.
Nothing can be lasting when reason does not rule.
[Lat., Nihil potest esse diuturnum cui non subest ratio.]
Nothing can be lasting when reason does not rule.
[Lat., Nihil potest esse diuturnum cui non subest ratio.]
An explanation of cause is not a justification by reason.
An explanation of cause is not a justification by reason.
A noble heart will always capitulate to reason.
A noble heart will always capitulate to reason.
