rationality Quotes

Of the irrational part of the soul again one division appears to be common to all living things, and of a vegetative nature.

The soul has two parts, one rational and the other irrational. Let us now similarly divide the rational part, and let it be assumed that there are two rational faculties, one whereby we contemplate those things whose first principles are... ...

There also appears to be another element in the soul, which, though irrational, yet in a manner participates in rational principle.

Most men appear to think that the art of despotic government is statesmanship, and what men affirm to be unjust and inexpedient in their own case they are not ashamed of practicing towards others; they demand just rule for themselves,... ...