Quote by Blaise Pascal

The present is never our goal: the past and present are our means: the future alone is our goal. Thus, we never live but we hope to live; and always hoping to be happy, it is inevitable that we will never be so.

The present is never our goal: the past and present are our

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that our focus should not solely be on the present, but rather on the future as our ultimate goal. It suggests that the present and past serve as the means to achieve our desired future. By always hoping for happiness in the future, we fail to fully embrace and appreciate our current circumstances, leading to a perpetual state of unhappiness. The quote urges us to strike a balance between planning for the future and embracing the present in order to find genuine happiness.

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By Blaise Pascal

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