Quote by Blaise Pascal

Chance gives rise to thoughts, and chance removes them; no art can keep or acquire them. A thought has escaped me. I wanted to write it down. I write instead, that it has escaped me.

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

Summary

This quote explores the unpredictable nature of thoughts and the fleeting nature of inspiration. It suggests that chance plays a significant role in the generation and loss of thoughts, emphasizing that no amount of skill or effort can guarantee their capture or preservation. In this particular instance, the author intended to record a thought but was unable to do so in time. Therefore, they simply document the fact that the thought eluded them, perhaps highlighting the elusive and ephemeral quality of creative ideas.

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