Married couples who quarrel bitterly every day may really need each other as deeply as those who appear to be desperately in love.
Edward AbbeyRead
Reason has seldom failed us because it has seldom been tried.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Reason is often overlooked as a tool for understanding and solving problems.
This quote by Edward Abbey suggests that people frequently neglect the power of reason in decision-making and problem-solving. It implies that if individuals would just apply reason more often, they would find it to be a reliable guide, hinting at the human tendency to rely on emotion or tradition over rational thought.
Themes
ReasonRationalityDecision MakingWisdomUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate about climate change, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of rational discussion over emotional arguments.
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