Thus so wretched is man that he would weary even without any cause for weariness... and so frivolous is he that, though full of a thousand reasons for weariness, the least thing, such as playing billiards or hitting a ball,…

Quote by Blaise Pascal

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Habit is the second nature which destroys the first.

Habit is the second nature which destroys the first.

The heart has reasons that reason cannot know.

The heart has reasons that reason cannot know.

Earnestness is enthusiasm tempered by reason.

Earnestness is enthusiasm tempered by reason.

Sleep, you say, is the image of death; for my part I say that it...

Sleep, you say, is the image of death; for my part I say that it...

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...

Some vices only lay hold of us by means of others, and these, like branches,...

Some vices only lay hold of us by means of others, and these, like branches,...

Nothing gives rest but the sincere search for truth.

Nothing gives rest but the sincere search for truth.

Between us and heaven or hell there is only life, which is the frailest thing...

Between us and heaven or hell there is only life, which is the frailest thing...

If you gain, you gain all. If you lose, you lose nothing. Wager then, without...

If you gain, you gain all. If you lose, you lose nothing. Wager then, without...

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...

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...

The heart has its reasons which reason knows not of.

The heart has its reasons which reason knows not of.

Love has reasons which reason cannot understand.

Love has reasons which reason cannot understand.

Our nature consists in motion; complete rest is death.

Our nature consists in motion; complete rest is death.

It is a strange and long war, the war that violence is forever waging against...

It is a strange and long war, the war that violence is forever waging against...

Instead of complaining that God had hidden Himself, you will give Him thanks for not...

Instead of complaining that God had hidden Himself, you will give Him thanks for not...

No soul of high estate can take pleasure in slander. It betrays a weakness.

No soul of high estate can take pleasure in slander. It betrays a weakness.

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.

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.

Vanity of science. Knowledge of physical science will not console me for ignorance of morality...

Vanity of science. Knowledge of physical science will not console me for ignorance of morality...