We have so exalted a notion of the human soul that we cannot bear to be despised, or even not to be esteemed by it. Man, in fact, places all his happiness in this esteem.
Blaise PascalCuriosity is only vanity. We usually only want to know something so that we can talk about it.
Blaise PascalGod has given us evidence sufficiently clear to convince those with an open heart and mind.
Blaise PascalMen never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction.
Blaise Pascal