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It is reason, not passion, which must guide our deliberations, guide our debate, and guide our decision.
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The quote says that careful thinking should lead every stage of collective judgment: discussing an issue, weighing different views, and finally choosing what to do. Feelings may be present, but they should not control the process. Reason is presented as the steady guide from the first debate through the final decision.
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