Quote by Blaise Pascal, Pense

On the occasions when I have pondered over men's various activities, the dangers and worries they are exposed to at court or at war, from which so many quarrels, passions, risky, often ill-conceived actions and so on are born, I have often said that man's unhappiness springs from one thing alone, his incapacity to stay quietly in one room. A man wealthy enough for life's needs would never leave home to go to sea or beseige some fortress if he knew how to stay at home and enjoy it...

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Summary

This quote, attributed to French philosopher Blaise Pascal, suggests that human unhappiness can be attributed to their inability to find contentment in solitude. Pascal reflects on the many dangers and troubles people face in court or at war, resulting in conflicts and impulsive actions. He argues that if individuals were capable of finding peace and fulfillment in their own homes, and appreciating the simple pleasures and comforts of life, they would not venture out and engage in risky endeavors. The quote emphasizes the importance of finding tranquility within oneself rather than seeking it externally.

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