Quote by Blaise Pascal

If we must not act save on a certainty, we ought not to act on religion, for it is not certain. But how many things we do on an uncertainty, sea voyages, battles!


If we must not act save on a certainty, we ought not to act

Summary

This quote, by philosopher Blaise Pascal, suggests that if we refuse to take action without complete certainty, then we should also refrain from acting based on religious beliefs, as they are not inherently certain. However, the quote highlights the contradiction in human behavior, pointing out that people often engage in risky endeavors like sea voyages and battles, despite a lack of certainty in their outcome. It raises the question of why people are willing to take such risks in certain areas of life but demand certainty in others, such as religion.

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Religion
By Blaise Pascal
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