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“You reason too much. Why should one ever reason about love?”

Book:The Baron in the Trees

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The Baron in the Trees

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Italo Calvino

Italian writer and journalist, known for his unique narrative style and rich imagination. Calvino is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, whose works have had a profound impact on literature both in Italy and around the world. more

“Everything that can be put into words lies within the scope of reason. But then again, not everything can be put into words. ### Out of the experience bequeathed in the words of others the recipient refashions and subsumes whatever his or her intellect deems important or inspiring. There is no dogmatic obligation in matters of intellectual education, and no arranged marriage of minds produces healthy offspring. Only sufficient intelligence is required; poor judgment will lead to making the wrong choice.”

Reason Words

Book:Maimonides: Faith in Reason

Source: Maimonides: Faith in Reason

“Reason, by shedding its rationalistic illusions in the hell it made for the world as domination, may nevertheless withstand that hell and recognize it for what it is.”

Reason Domination

Author:Theodor W. Adorno

“Without the rivers, there would be no oceans. Without the valleys, there would be no mountains, and without summer, there would be no winter. Everything in life happens for a reason, and each element plays a crucial role in the grand scheme of things.”

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Book:Coming to Grips with the Mountains and Valleys of This World

Source: Coming to Grips with the Mountains and Valleys of This World

“The reason why we have a wrong judgement of the things we mentioned earlier is that we do not look deeply into them to see what they are, but conceive a liking for them or a dislike of them from the very first glance, judging by appearances. These likes and dislikes prejudice our mind and darken it; and so it cannot form a right judgement of things as they really are. So, my brother, if you wish to be free of this prelest in your mind, keep strict attention over yourself; and when you see a thing with your eyes, or visualise it in your mind, keep a firm grip on your desires and do not allow yourself at the first glance either to conceive a liking for the thing or a dislike for it, but examine it in a detached way with the mind alone. Unobscured by passion, the mind then remains in a state natural to it, which is free and pure, and has the possibility to know the truth and to penetrate into the depths of a thing, where evil is often concealed under a deceptively attractive exterior and where good is sometimes hidden under a bad appearance.”