Man’s true nature, his true good, true virtue, and true religion, are things of which the knowledge is inseparable. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662)
Blaise Pascal Quote – “When a natural discourse paints a passion or an effect…”
When a natural discourse paints a passion or an effect, one feels within oneself the truth of what one reads. This feeling was there before, although one did not know it. Therefore, one is inclined to love him who makes us feel it, for he has not shown us his own riches, but ours. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662)
Blaise Pascal Quote – “A principle installed into a good mind…”
A principle installed into a good mind brings forth fruit. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662)
Blaise Pascal Quote – “When we wish to correct with advantage…”
When we wish to correct with advantage, and to show another that he errs, we must notice from what side he views the matter, for on that side it is usually true, and admit that truth to him, but reveal to him the side on which it is false. He is satisfied with that, for he sees that he was […]
Blaise Pascal Quote – “Society is based on mutual hypocrisy…”
Human life is thus only an endless illusion. Men deceive and flatter each other. No one speaks of us in our presence as he does when we are gone. Society is based on mutual hypocrisy. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662)
Blaise Pascal Quote – “We are troubled only by the fears which…”
We are troubled only by the fears which we, and not nature, give ourselves. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662)
Blaise Pascal Quote – “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability…”
All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662)