Being unable to cure death, wretchedness, and ignorance, men have decided, in order to be happy, not to think about such things.
Blaise PascalHe who cannot believe is cursed, for he reveals by his unbelief that God has not chosen to give him grace.
Blaise PascalThe Stoics say, "Retire within yourselves; it is there you will find your rest." And that is not true. Others say, "Go out of yourselves; seek happiness in amusement." And this is not true. Illness comes. Happiness is neither without us nor within us. It is in God, both without us and within us.
Blaise Pascal