reason Quotes

I think that in the discussion of natural problems we ought to begin not with the Scriptures, but with experiments, and demonstrations.

In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.

By denying scientific principles, one may maintain any paradox.

It vexes me when they would constrain science by the authority of the Scriptures, and yet do not consider themselves bound to answer reason and experiment.

A doctrine serves no purpose in itself, but it is indispensable to have one if only to avoid being deceived by false doctrines.

Where the senses fail us, reason must step in.

If you judge, investigate.

He who establishes his argument by noise and command shows that his reason is weak.

The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil.

Virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature and moderation and reason.