Quote by Elizabeth Gaskell

I'll not listen to reason. Reason always means what someone else has got to say.

I'll not listen to reason. Reason always means what someone

Summary

This quote suggests a stubbornness towards listening to reasoning or logic. The speaker implies that relying on reason equates to accepting someone else's perspective or opinion. By asserting that they will not listen to reason, they emphasize a desire to trust their own beliefs or thoughts instead of being swayed by external influences or arguments put forth by others.

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By Elizabeth Gaskell

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