Reason Phrase

Famous quotes containing the words reason and/or phrase:

“Law is nothing other than a certain ordinance of reason for the common good, promulgated by the person who has the care of the community.”
—Thomas Aquinas (c. 1225–1274)

“To summarize the contentions of this paper then. Firstly, the phrase ‘the meaning of a word’ is a spurious phrase. Secondly and consequently, a re-examination is needed of phrases like the two which I discuss, ‘being a part of the meaning of’ and ‘having the same meaning.’ On these matters, dogmatists require prodding: although history indeed suggests that it may sometimes be better to let sleeping dogmatists lie.”
—J.L. (John Langshaw)