We never do evil so effectually as when we are led to do it by a false principle of conscience.
Blaise PascalWe are usually convinced more easily by reasons we have found ourselves than by those which have occurred to others.
Blaise PascalWe conceal it from ourselves in vain - we must always love something. In those matters seemingly removed from love, the feeling is secretly to be found, and man cannot possibly live for a moment without it.
Blaise PascalAccording to the doctrine of chance, you ought to put yourself to the trouble of searching for the truth; for if you die without worshiping the True Cause, you are lost. "But," say you, "if He had wished me to worship Him, He would have left me signs of His will." He has done so; but you neglect them. Seek them, therefore; it is well worth it.
Blaise Pascal