Our notion of symmetry is derived form the human face. Hence, we demand symmetry horizontally and in breadth only, not vertically nor in depth.

By thought I embrace the universe.

There are two equally dangerous extremes-to shut reason out, and to let nothing else in.

Nothing is so intolerable to man as being fully at rest, without a passion, without business, without entertainment, without care.

The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of... We know the truth not only by the reason, but by the heart." - Blaise Pascal

Notwithstanding the sight of all our miseries, which press upon us and take us by the throat, we have an instinct which we cannot repress, and which lifts us up.

All I know is that I must soon die, but what I know least is this very death which I cannot escape.