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Benjamin Whichcote Quotes: Will, without reason, is a blind man's motion; will, against reason, is a madman's motion.
         

Will, without reason, is a blind man's motion; will, against reason, is a madman's motion.


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This page presents the quote "Will, without reason, is a blind man's motion; will, against reason, is a madman's motion.". Author of this quote is Benjamin Whichcote. This quote is about reason, men, willpower, blind,.