Rational Thought Quotes

Rational Thought Quote of the day

More than ambition, more than ability, it is rules that limit contribution; rules are the lowest common denominator of human behavior. They are a substitute for rational thought.

Manic depression distorts moods and thoughts, incites dreadful behaviors, destroys the basis of rational thought, and too often erodes the desire and will to live.

We should exterminate all rational thought.

Painting quickly is a calculated act to block out rational thought.

I am a socialist, a believer in rational thought and the rule of law.

I no longer idolize reason. I have come to accept that ninety percent of what we do is irrational and that we spend what little rational thought we have in justifying our irrationality.

Water creates a neurosis in golfers. The very thought of this harmless fluid robs them of their normal powers of rational thought, turns their legs to jelly, and produces a palsy of the upper limbs.

Rational thought is interpretation according to a scheme which we cannot escape.

Nobody ever arrives at a very big idea through a conscious, rational thought process. It comes from your unconscious.

I'm terrified beyond the capacity for rational thought.

Marketers know - no matter how deep the emotional connection or brand loyalty - when a product does not perform, rational thought overtakes emotion, and most consumers make a new choice.

Sometimes, I work a little more from emotion than I do from rational thought.

The great advantage of being human is that we can employ rational thought and resolve to change our circumstances.

No, no, no - you don't argue with concepts. You have to claim Dogma, and therefore leave no room for rational thought.

Worry lives a long way from rational thought."---Self

Feelings are invulnerable to rational thought.

The beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms.

Rationality attracts conscientious humans, whereas mysticism attracts fools.

Like many another materialist, that is, he lied cleverly on the basis of insufficient knowledge, because the knowledge supplied seemed to his own particular intelligence inadmissible.("The Wendigo")

Dare to exercise rational thinking.

we believe certain things because they ought to be true.

Feelings should never supersede rational thought... so, if you feel that you've got the answer, you should think some more.

Progress of the human society is predicated upon the proper functioning of a key element of the human mind, that is reasoning.

Never trust books on the question of whether or not to trust your rational thinking. Trust your rational thinking on the question of whether or not to trust the books.