Robert Greene on Reason Quotes

"The first step toward being rational is to understand our fundamental irrationality."

"We see the world through the lens of our emotions, which cloud our judgment. Reason is the act of cleaning that lens."

"To think clearly, you must first clear the clutter of your own desires and fears."

"Reason allows us to build a bridge between our dreams and the reality of the world."

"A rational mind is a flexible mind. It can change its opinion when presented with new evidence."

"Reason allows you to detach from the drama of the moment and see the structural patterns at play."

"When you lose your reason, you lose your freedom. You become a slave to your impulses."

"Rationality is the ultimate form of self-love because it protects you from your own worst tendencies."

"Do not let your emotions dictate your strategy. Strategy must be born of reason."

"In the heat of a crisis, the ability to maintain your reason is the ultimate strategic advantage."

"Reason gives you the distance necessary to see your own mistakes without being crushed by them."

"Reason is the quiet voice that speaks when the noise of the world and the clamor of the ego settle down."

"If you cannot control your emotions, you cannot control your reason, and you will be at the mercy of others."

"Rationality is a process of constant correction. You are never fully rational; you are only becoming more so."

"You do not want to be a cold, calculating machine, but you want to have a balance where reason is the preeminent force."

"The rational person is not someone who lacks emotion, but someone who is the master of their emotions."

"Our emotions are constantly pushing us to make quick decisions. Reason is the force that tells us to slow down."

"The highest form of human intelligence is the ability to observe ourselves without judgment, using reason as a guide."

"The ego is the greatest enemy of reason. It wants to be right more than it wants to see the truth."

"The goal of reason is not to eliminate emotion, but to channel it toward productive ends."

"The more you understand the laws of human nature, the more rational your interactions with people will become."

"Reason is the ultimate tool for navigating the complexities of human nature."

"Most people are locked in the present moment. Reason allows you to see the long-term consequences of your actions."

"We are often most irrational when we think we are being the most logical."

"Rationality is the ability to counteract these emotional effects, to think instead of react, to open your mind to what is actually happening."

"The rational warrior does not fight for the sake of fighting, but for a clear, well-reasoned objective."

"Reason is like a muscle. If you don't use it to solve small problems, it won't be there for the big ones."

"Reason is the light that guides us through the darkness of our own ignorance."

"In a world of chaos, the person who can maintain their reason is the person who will lead."

"To be rational is to be aware of the biases that distort your thinking and to actively fight against them."

"The greatest power we have is the power of reason, yet it is the one we use the least."

"Reason is not a gift you are born with; it is a power you must cultivate through practice and awareness."

"True reason requires a certain amount of humility; you must admit that you don't know everything."