Quote by Blaise Pascal

Man is to himself the most wonderful object in nature; for he cannot conceive what the body is, still less what the mind is, and least of all how a body should be united to a mind. This is the consummation of his difficulties, and yet it is his very being.

Man is to himself the most wonderful object in nature; for h

Summary

This quote reflects on the complexity and mystery of human existence. It highlights the fact that humans are a source of awe and wonder to themselves because they struggle to fully comprehend the nature of their own being. It emphasizes the enigma of the connection between the body and the mind, posing it as a fundamental and yet insolvable challenge for humans. Despite this perplexity, this connection between the body and mind is ultimately what defines our existence.

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Nature Man Mind Difficulties

By Blaise Pascal

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