Quote by Jonathan Swift

Reason is a very light rider, and easily shook off.

Reason is a very light rider, and easily shook off.

Summary

This quote suggests that reason or logic is fragile and can be easily dismissed or disregarded. It implies that people often prioritize their emotions, impulses, or biases over logical thinking. The idea is that reason is not strong enough to sway people's beliefs or opinions, and can easily be overshadowed or cast aside.

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Reason

By Jonathan Swift

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