Quote by Blaise Pascal

The consciousness of the falsity of present pleasures, and the ignorance of the vanity of absent pleasures, cause inconstancy.


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Summary

This quote suggests that being aware of the fleeting nature and emptiness of current pleasures, while simultaneously being unaware of the emptiness of future pleasures, leads to a lack of consistency in one's desires and actions. It highlights how our knowledge of the temporary nature of present pleasures and our inability to see the hollowness of anticipated pleasures contribute to our inconsistent desires and choices.

By Blaise Pascal
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