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06-03-2009, 4:21 PM slacker00 Joined on 03-08-2009 Posts 22 Playboy Interview, 1964 "you must not accept any idea or conviction unless you can demonstrate its truth by means of reason." http://www.ellensplace.net/ar_pboy.html This is my favorite quote from Ayn Rand.  I think people tend to hold onto a lot of ideas which are not supported by reason.  Reason is a very difficult task, especially to do so 24/7.  I think it's ok to take a break from reason when relaxing, but this must also be a period when no ideas or concepts are being examined or used.  Perhaps a session of Zen meditation would be a good example of "taking a break from reason".    Report

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