Those who do not love the truth take as a pretext that it is disputed, and that a multitude deny it. And so their error arises only from the fact that they do not love either truth or charity. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662)
Blaise Pascal Quote – “Man does not know in what rank to place himself…”
Man does not know in what rank to place himself. He has plainly gone astray and fallen from his true place, without being able to find it again. He seeks it anxiously and unsuccessfully, everywhere in impenetrable darkness. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662)
Blaise Pascal Quote – “I have often said that all the misfortunes…”
I have often said that all the misfortunes of men spring from their not knowing how to live quietly at home, in their own rooms. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662)
Blaise Pascal Quote – “It is your own assent to yourself…”
It is your own assent to yourself, and the constant voice of your own reason, and not of others, that should make you believe. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662)
Blaise Pascal Quote – “… truth and force have no relation…”
Argument may be overcome by stronger argument, and force by greater force, but truth and force have no relation — nothing in common by which the one can act upon the other. They dwell apart, and will continue to do so. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662)
Blaise Pascal Quote – “If we subject everything to reason…”
If we subject everything to reason, our religion will have nothing mysterious or supernatural. If we violate the principles of reason, our religion will be absurd and ridiculous. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662)
Blaise Pascal Quote – “A mere trifle consoles us…”
A mere trifle consoles us, for a mere trifle distresses us. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662)
Blaise Pascal Quote – “Each has his own fancies…”
Each has his own fancies, opposed to his true good. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662)
Blaise Pascal Quote – “Why do we follow the majority?…”
Why do we follow the majority? Is it because they have more reason? No, because they have more power. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662)
Blaise Pascal Quote – “Are you less a slave by…”
Are you less a slave by being loved and favored by your master?… Your master favors you; he will soon beat you. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662)
