Quote by Blaise Pascal

If we do not know ourselves to be full of pride, ambition, lust, weakness, misery, and injustice, we are indeed blind. And if, knowing this, we do not desire deliverance, what can we say of a man...?

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This quote highlights the importance of self-awareness and introspection. It suggests that if we are unaware of our flaws and negative traits, such as pride, ambition, lust, weakness, misery, and injustice, then we are blind to our own nature. Furthermore, it asserts that recognizing these aspects of ourselves should naturally lead us to desire deliverance or liberation from them. The quote raises questions about personal growth, accountability, and the pursuit of self-improvement.

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