Quote by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

Reason is a supple nymph, and slippery as a fish by nature. She had as leave give her kiss to an absurdity any day, as to syllogistic truth. The absurdity may turn out truer.


Reason is a supple nymph, and slippery as a fish by nature.

Summary

This quote suggests that reason is unpredictable and deceptive. It portrays reason as a "supple nymph" that can easily slip away like a fish. It implies that reason is not always interested in adhering strictly to logical or syllogistic truth, but rather can be attracted to absurd ideas. The quote goes on to propose that sometimes an absurdity may unexpectedly reveal a deeper truth or be more accurate than what is logically expected. Thus, it challenges the conventional notion that reason always leads to logical conclusions.

Topics

Logic
By D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
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