However vast a man's spiritual resources, he is capable of but one great passion

Quote by Blaise Pascal

Topics: Passion Quotes

The least movement is of importance to all nature. The entire ocean is affected by...

The least movement is of importance to all nature. The entire ocean is affected by...

Men are so necessarily mad, that not to be mad would amount to another form...

Men are so necessarily mad, that not to be mad would amount to another form...

We know the truth, not only by the reason, but also by the heart.

We know the truth, not only by the reason, but also by the heart.

What is man in nature? Nothing in relation to the infinite, all in relation to...

What is man in nature? Nothing in relation to the infinite, all in relation to...

Truly it is an evil to be full of faults; but it is a still...

Truly it is an evil to be full of faults; but it is a still...

Nothing fortifies scepticism more than the fact that there are some who are not sceptics;...

Nothing fortifies scepticism more than the fact that there are some who are not sceptics;...

Continuous eloquence wearies. Grandeur must be abandoned to be appreciated. Continuity in everything is unpleasant....

Continuous eloquence wearies. Grandeur must be abandoned to be appreciated. Continuity in everything is unpleasant....

If all men knew what each said of the other, there would not be four...

If all men knew what each said of the other, there would not be four...

The immortality of the soul is a matter which is of so great consequence to...

The immortality of the soul is a matter which is of so great consequence to...

In each action we must look beyond the action at our past, present, and future...

In each action we must look beyond the action at our past, present, and future...

To have no time for philosophy is to be a true philosopher.

To have no time for philosophy is to be a true philosopher.

Few friendships would survive if each one knew what his friend says of him behind...

Few friendships would survive if each one knew what his friend says of him behind...

For as old age is that period of life most remote from infancy, who does...

For as old age is that period of life most remote from infancy, who does...

There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be...

There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be...

You always admire what you really don't understand.

You always admire what you really don't understand.

The gospel to me is simply irresistible.

The gospel to me is simply irresistible.

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...

Faith indeed tells what the senses do not tell, but not the contrary of what...

Faith indeed tells what the senses do not tell, but not the contrary of what...

You can't put a question mark where God puts a period.

You can't put a question mark where God puts a period.

Human misery is too great for men to do without faith.

Human misery is too great for men to do without faith.