Quote by Blaise Pascal

One must know oneself. If this does not serve to discover truth, it at least serves as a rule of life and there is nothing better.

One must know oneself. If this does not serve to discover tr

Summary

This quote suggests that self-awareness is crucial. It argues that even if knowing oneself does not necessarily lead to ultimate truth, it still serves as a valuable guiding principle in life. Understanding oneself enables individuals to navigate through life with authenticity, clarity, and wisdom. It emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and self-understanding in order to make informed choices and live a fulfilling life. While truth may be subjective and complex, knowing oneself serves as a reliable compass for living in alignment with personal values and aspirations.

By Blaise Pascal

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

I don't think I've had a more miserable life than a lot of p

I don't think I've had a more miserable life than a lot of people. I think I've had a pretty lucky life.

Most people are really stunned to find out that the technolo

Most people are really stunned to find out that the technology has been around for more than 100 years, and that the diesel engine was in fact invented to run on vegetable oil.

Life will get much better when you stop caring about what ev

Life will get much better when you stop caring about what everyone thinks, and start to actually live for yourself.

Happiness Inspirational Quote Life Quote

I have had stalkers over the years. The police deal with it

I have had stalkers over the years. The police deal with it but it is very scary. One man kept turning up where we filmed 'Countdown in Leeds,' which was scary. It was sad as he'd been sectioned and thought I was talking to him through the TV.

Carol Vorderman

I will never be an old man. To me, old age is always 15 year

I will never be an old man. To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am.

No matter how small you start, always dream big.

No matter how small you start, always dream big.

Stephen Richards

Happiness Abundance Creation Cosmic Ordering Focus Goal Setting Law Of Attraction Life Changing Author Stephen Richards Manifest

But Death was cunning.

But Death was cunning.

Harry Potter J K Rowling

I am a poor student sitting at the feet of giants, yearning

I am a poor student sitting at the feet of giants, yearning for their wisdom and begging for lessons that might one day make me a complete artist, so that if all goes well, I may one day sit beside them.

We shouldn't be debating whether to deal with the current co

We shouldn't be debating whether to deal with the current code by allowing it to be extended or not. We should have a president who shows leadership and comes to Congress and says: 'You know what? We need to reform this whole tax code.'

A drop of water is not immortal; it can be resolved into oxy

A drop of water is not immortal; it can be resolved into oxygen and hydrogen. If, therefore, a drop of water were to maintain that it had a quality of aqueousness which would survive its dissolution we should be inclined to be skeptical. In like manner we know that the brain is not immortal...

Bertrand Russell

Mortality Immortality Anti Religious Athiesm Athiest

That's the real secret to job creation - not borrowing and s

That's the real secret to job creation - not borrowing and spending more money in Washington.

Woman was domesticated so that man could be tamed. When will

Woman was domesticated so that man could be tamed. When will we unite and rise up against the livestock?