Famous quotes containing the word reasonable:
“Surely knowledge of the natural world, knowledge of the human condition, knowledge of the nature and dynamics of society, knowledge of the past so that one may use it in experiencing the present and aspiring to the futureall of these, it would seem reasonable to suppose, are essential to an educated man. To these must be added anotherknowledge of the products of our artistic heritage that mark the history of our esthetic wonder and delight.”
—Jerome S. Bruner (20th century)
“There is also a reasonable tolerance: reason tolerates the reasonable. It is, however, almost tautological to call this tolerance any longer, as it becomes a matter of course.”
—Friedrich Dürrenmatt (19211990)
“Our kids will develop a work ethic only if we require them to pay a portion of the cost of some of the things they want. Theyll learn to defer gratification the moment we stop routinely pulling out our wallets. And theyll learn self-discipline only if we care enough to enforce reasonable limits.”
—Fred G. Gosman (20th century)