Blaise Pascal Quotes

Neither contradiction is an indication of falsehood, nor the lack of contradiction is an indication of truth.

They say that habit is a second nature. Who knows, however, if nature is not first a habit.

The art of persuasion consists as much in pleasing as in convincing; since men are governed more by whim than by reason.

The world is full of good maxims; it only lacks applying them.

In religions it is necessary to be sincere; true pagans, true Jews, true Christians.

The best books are those that those who read them believe they could have written them too.

The first effect of love is to inspire great respect; one feels veneration for the beloved.

Men believe they are sincerely seeking rest, when in reality they are only seeking agitation.

A man's virtue should not be measured by his efforts, but by his everyday deeds.

Few friendships would remain in this world if one knew what their friend says about them in their absence, even if their words were sincere and unemotional.

What good is it for a man to gain the world if he loses his soul? Whoever wants to save their soul will lose it.

Happiness is a wonderful commodity: the more you give, the more you have left.