Plurality which is not reduced to unity is confusion; unity which does not depend on plurality is tyranny.
BLAISE PASCALPlurality which is not reduced to unity is confusion; unity which does not depend on plurality is tyranny.
BLAISE PASCALPeople almost invariably arrive at their beliefs not on the basis of proof but on the basis of what they find attractive.
BLAISE PASCALMutual cheating is the foundation of society.
BLAISE PASCALHow hollow is the heart of man, and how full of excrement!
BLAISE PASCALTruth is so obscure in these times, and falsehood so established, that, unless we love the truth, we cannot know it.
BLAISE PASCALAll men’s miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone.
BLAISE PASCALNothing gives rest but the sincere search for truth.
BLAISE PASCALMan’s greatness lies in his power of thought.
BLAISE PASCALFear not, provided you fear; but if you fear not, then fear.
BLAISE PASCALWe like to be deceived.
BLAISE PASCALThe more I see of Mankind, the more I prefer my dog.
BLAISE PASCALClarity of mind means clarity of passion, too; this is why a great and clear mind loves ardently and sees distinctly what it loves.
BLAISE PASCALMan is obviously made for thinking. Therein lies all his dignity and his merit; and his whole duty is to think as he ought.
BLAISE PASCALWe never love a person, but only qualities.
BLAISE PASCALEveryone, without exception, is searching for happiness.
BLAISE PASCALIf you do not love too much, you do not love enough.
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