Blaise Pascal, Pense Quotes

A collection of quotes by Blaise Pascal, Pense.

Blaise Pascal, Pense, also known as Blaise Pascal's PensÃ©es, was a collection of philosophical and theological thoughts written by the French mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal. Published posthumously in 1670, the work explores various aspects of human existence, faith, and reason. Pascal, known for his contribution to mathematics and physics, also delved into religious themes and reflected on the nature of man's relationship with God. His profound insights and thought-provoking ideas continue to influence philosophical and theological discourse to this day.

On the occasions when I have pondered over men's various activities, the dangers and worries they are exposed to at court or at war, from which so many quarrels, passions, risky, often ill-conceived actions and so on are born, I have often said that man's unhappiness springs from one thing alone, his incapacity to stay quietly in one room. A man wealthy enough for life's needs would never leave home to go to sea or beseige some fortress if he knew how to stay at home and enjoy it...

Blaise Pascal, Pense

Contentment