Instead of complaining that God had hidden Himself, you will give Him thanks for not having revealed so much of Himself; and you will also give Him thanks for not having revealed Himself to haughty sages, unworthy to know so…

Quote by Blaise Pascal

Topics: God Quotes

Clarity of mind means clarity of passion, too; this is why a great and clear...

Clarity of mind means clarity of passion, too; this is why a great and clear...

Things have different qualities, and the soul different inclinations; for nothing is simple which is...

Things have different qualities, and the soul different inclinations; for nothing is simple which is...

Justice and truth are too such subtle points that our tools are too blunt to...

Justice and truth are too such subtle points that our tools are too blunt to...

Man's greatness lies in his power of thought.

Man's greatness lies in his power of thought.

We only consult the ear because the heart is wanting.

We only consult the ear because the heart is wanting.

We never love a person, but only qualities.

We never love a person, but only qualities.

Earnestness is enthusiasm tempered by reason.

Earnestness is enthusiasm tempered by reason.

Concupiscence and force are the source of all our actions; concupiscence causes voluntary actions, force...

Concupiscence and force are the source of all our actions; concupiscence causes voluntary actions, force...

The last proceeding of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things...

The last proceeding of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things...

Love has reasons which reason cannot understand.

Love has reasons which reason cannot understand.

Evil is easy, and has infinite forms.

Evil is easy, and has infinite forms.

It is good to be tired and wearied by the futile search after the true...

It is good to be tired and wearied by the futile search after the true...

The vanity of the sciences. Physical science will not console me for the ignorance of...

The vanity of the sciences. Physical science will not console me for the ignorance of...

It is the fight alone that pleases us, not the victory.

It is the fight alone that pleases us, not the victory.

Atheism shows strength of mind, but only to a certain degree.

Atheism shows strength of mind, but only to a certain degree.

Eloquence is a painting of the thoughts.

Eloquence is a painting of the thoughts.

Habit is a second nature that destroys the first. But what is nature? Why is...

Habit is a second nature that destroys the first. But what is nature? Why is...

The greater intellect one has, the more originality one finds in men. Ordinary persons find...

The greater intellect one has, the more originality one finds in men. Ordinary persons find...

Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard...

Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard...

Originality is simply a pair of fresh eyes.

Originality is simply a pair of fresh eyes.