Justice and power must be brought together, so that whatever is just may be powerful, and whatever is powerful may be just.

Quote by Blaise Pascal

Topics: Justice Quotes, Power Quotes

The eternal silence of these infinite spaces frightens me.

The eternal silence of these infinite spaces frightens me.

Belief is a wise wager. Granted that faith cannot be proved, what harm will come...

Belief is a wise wager. Granted that faith cannot be proved, what harm will come...

We sail within a vast sphere, ever drifting in uncertainty, driven from end to end.

We sail within a vast sphere, ever drifting in uncertainty, driven from end to end.

He that takes truth for his guide, and duty for his end, may safely trust...

He that takes truth for his guide, and duty for his end, may safely trust...

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;...

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

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

Habit is the second nature which destroys the first.

Habit is the second nature which destroys the first.

Men despise religion. They hate it and are afraid it may be true.

Men despise religion. They hate it and are afraid it may be true.

The knowledge of God without that of man's misery causes pride. The knowledge of man's...

The knowledge of God without that of man's misery causes pride. The knowledge of man's...

Evil is easy, and has infinite forms.

Evil is easy, and has infinite forms.

We never love a person, but only qualities.

We never love a person, but only qualities.

The property of power is to protect.

The property of power is to protect.

Eloquence is a painting of the thoughts.

Eloquence is a painting of the thoughts.

Two things control men's nature, instinct and experience.

Two things control men's nature, instinct and experience.

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...

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...

I cannot forgive Descartes. In all his philosophy he would have been quite willing to...

I cannot forgive Descartes. In all his philosophy he would have been quite willing to...

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...

Imagination decides everything.

Imagination decides everything.

I can well conceive a man without hands, feet, head. But I cannot conceive man...

I can well conceive a man without hands, feet, head. But I cannot conceive man...