Quote by Blaise Pascal

To be happy man would have to make himself immortal; but, not being able to do so, it has occurred to him to prevent himself from thinking of death.

To be happy man would have to make himself immortal; but, no

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This quote suggests that in order to attain true happiness, humanity would have to achieve immortality. However, since immortality is unattainable, humans resort to avoiding thoughts about death as a means of finding contentment. It implies that the fear and contemplation of one's mortality can hinder happiness, and therefore individuals consciously or subconsciously avoid acknowledging death in order to preserve their sense of well-being.

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