Beware, gentle knight. There is no greater monster than reason.
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In Cormac McCarthy's novel "All the Pretty Horses," the character warns a gentle knight about the dangers of reason. This statement emphasizes that rationality can sometimes be more destructive than obvious threats or monsters. It suggests that the logical mind can lead to disillusionment and a loss of connection with deeper, more elemental truths.
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