Quote by Blaise Pascal

Chance gives rise to thoughts, and chance removes them; no art can keep or acquire them.

Chance gives rise to thoughts, and chance removes them; no a

Summary

This quote highlights the transient nature of thoughts and their unpredictable emergence. It suggests that chance plays a significant role in the origination and dissolution of thoughts, implying that they can arise unexpectedly and disappear just as suddenly. The quote also emphasizes the limitations of human art or skill in attempting to capture or retain thoughts. It implies that thoughts cannot be controlled or acquired through deliberate effort or artistic endeavors, emphasizing their innate fleeting quality.

By Blaise Pascal

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