Some vices only lay hold of us by means of others, and these, like branches, fall on removal of the trunk.

Quote by Blaise Pascal

Topics: Vice Quotes

Faith certainly tells us what the senses do not, but not the contrary of what...

Faith certainly tells us what the senses do not, but not the contrary of what...

Human beings must be known to be loved; but Divine beings must be loved to...

Human beings must be known to be loved; but Divine beings must be loved to...

Men often take their imagination for their heart; and they believe they are converted as...

Men often take their imagination for their heart; and they believe they are converted as...

If we examine our thoughts, we shall find them always occupied with the past and...

If we examine our thoughts, we shall find them always occupied with the past and...

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...

Not only do we know God by Jesus Christ alone, but we know ourselves only...

Not only do we know God by Jesus Christ alone, but we know ourselves only...

Can anything be stupider than that a man has the right to kill me because...

Can anything be stupider than that a man has the right to kill me because...

Faith is different from proof; the latter is human, the former is a Gift from...

Faith is different from proof; the latter is human, the former is a Gift from...

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

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

Faith embraces many truths which seem to contradict each other.

Faith embraces many truths which seem to contradict each other.

Animals do not admire each other. A horse does not admire its companion.

Animals do not admire each other. A horse does not admire its companion.

We only consult the ear because the heart is wanting.

We only consult the ear because the heart is wanting.

Custom is our nature. What are our natural principles but principles of custom?

Custom is our nature. What are our natural principles but principles of custom?

Imagination decides everything

Imagination decides everything

Nothing gives us rest but the sincere search for truth

Nothing gives us rest but the sincere search for truth

So long as the people do not care to exercise their freedom, those who wish...

So long as the people do not care to exercise their freedom, those who wish...

Jesus is the God whom we can approach without pride and before whom we can...

Jesus is the God whom we can approach without pride and before whom we can...

True nature being lost, everything becomes its own nature; as the true good being lost,...

True nature being lost, everything becomes its own nature; as the true good being lost,...

Everything in excess is opposed to nature.

Everything in excess is opposed to nature.

Nature is a haunted house..but Art is a house that tries to be haunted.

Nature is a haunted house..but Art is a house that tries to be haunted.