Quote by Blaise Pascal

Two extremes: to exclude reason, to admit reason only.

Two extremes: to exclude reason, to admit reason only.

Summary

This quote highlights the two contrasting approaches towards the role of reason in decision-making. The first extreme suggests completely disregarding reason, implying a reliance on feelings, intuition, or irrationality. The second extreme advocates for exclusively relying on reason while dismissing emotions or intuition. By presenting these extremes, the quote underscores the importance of seeking a balance between reason and other elements of decision-making, recognizing that both rationality and intuition contribute to better understanding and decision-making.

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