Eloquence is a painting of thought; and thus those who, after having painted it, add something more, make a picture instead of a portrait.
Blaise PascalWe like security: we like the pope to be infallible in matters of faith, and grave doctors to be so in moral questions so that we can feel reassured.
Blaise PascalIf our condition were truly happy, we would not need diversion from thinking of it in order to make ourselves happy.
Blaise PascalFaith is a sounder guide than reason. Reason can only go so far, but faith has no limits.
Blaise Pascal