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Friedrich Nietzsche’s quote that inspired Rationale

rationale — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:36:11 +0000

“It is more convenient to follow one’s conscience than one’s intelligence, for at every failure, conscience finds an excuse and an encouragement in itself. That is why there are so many conscientious and so few intelligent people.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

Friedrich Nietzsche’s quote that inspired Rationale

Jean Paul-Sartre inspirational quote

rationale — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:35:16 +0000

“Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does.” – Jean Paul-Sartre

The Jean Paul-Sartre inspirational quote that served as a helpful perspective for Steve’s character.

A Blaise Pascal quote that served as inspiration for Rationale

rationale — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:33:57 +0000

“Perfect clarity would profit the intellect but damage the will.” – Blaise Pascal

The Blaise Pascal quote that served as inspiration for the Rationale script.

The independent spirit | Rationale the movie

rationale — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:39:24 +0000

Rationale tells the story of Richard Eaton, a middle aged professor with a poor marriage and little more in his life. One night, his wife drinks too much and cheats on him, crushing his minute world. Richard tries to commit suicide to get away from the pain, but finds that hiring a hitman may prove easier than managing it himself.