All the unhappiness of men arises from one single fact, that they cannot stay quietly in their own chamber.
Blaise PascalClarity of mind means clarity of passion, too; this is why a great and clear mind loves ardently and sees distinctly what it loves.
Blaise PascalThere are vices which have no hold upon us, but in connection with others; and which, when you cut down the trunk, fall like the branches.
Blaise PascalThe finite is annihilated in the presence of the infinite, and becomes a pure nothing. So our spirit before God, so our justice before divine justice.
Blaise PascalIt is certain that those who have the living faith in their hearts see at once that all existence is none other than the work of the God whom they adore. But for those in whom this light is extinguished, [if we were to show them our proofs of the existence of God] nothing is more calculated to arouse their contempt. . . .
Blaise Pascal