Quote by William Allen White

Reason has never failed men. Only force and repression have made the wrecks in the world.

Reason has never failed men. Only force and repression have

Summary

This quote suggests that rationality and logic have never led humanity astray. It implies that it is only through the imposition of power and the suppression of individuals' freedoms that disastrous outcomes occur. By emphasizing the value of reason, the quote criticizes the destructive consequences of using force and oppression to control people, highlighting that true progress and peace can only be achieved through the exercise of thought, critical thinking, and the respect for individual autonomy.

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