The vanity of the sciences. Physical science will not console me for the ignorance of morality in the time of affliction. But the science of ethics will always console me for the ignorance of the physical sciences.

Quote by Blaise Pascal

Topics: Ethics Quotes, Ignorance Quotes, Physics 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...

Eloquence is a painting of the thoughts.

Eloquence is a painting of the thoughts.

A mere trifle consoles us for a mere trifle distresses us.

A mere trifle consoles us for a mere trifle distresses us.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Little things console us because little things afflict us.

Little things console us because little things afflict us.

A trifle consoles us, for a trifle distresses us.

A trifle consoles us, for a trifle distresses us.

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...

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...

The only shame is to have none.

The only shame is to have none.

The only shame is to have none

The only shame is to have none

To find recreation in amusement is not happiness.

To find recreation in amusement is not happiness.

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

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

Truth is so obscure in these times, and falsehood so established, that, unless we love...

Truth is so obscure in these times, and falsehood so established, that, unless we love...

Justice is what is established; and thus all our established laws will necessarily be regarded...

Justice is what is established; and thus all our established laws will necessarily be regarded...

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...

There are two kinds of people one can call reasonable: those who serve God with...

There are two kinds of people one can call reasonable: those who serve God with...

Vanity is but the surface.

Vanity is but the surface.