Quote by Benjamin Franklin

So convenient a thing to be a reasonable creature, since it enables one to find or make a reason for every thing one has a mind to do.

So convenient a thing to be a reasonable creature, since it

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This quote highlights the power of being a rational and logical being. It suggests that being reasonable allows individuals to justify or create justifications for any action they desire to undertake. It implies that by employing reason, one can find or invent explanations that support their intentions or desires. Essentially, the quote emphasizes the convenience and flexibility that comes with being able to think critically and justify one's choices based on logic and reason.

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