Quote by Blaise Pascal

We are not satisfied with real life; we want to live some imaginary life in the eyes of other people and to seem different from what we actually are

We are not satisfied with real life; we want to live some im

Summary

This quote suggests that many individuals are not content with their real lives and instead seek to live a fabricated existence to appear more appealing to others. It implies that people desire to be perceived as different and distinct from their true selves. This quotation highlights the dissatisfaction some individuals feel with their own realities and their inclination to prioritize the opinions and judgments of others over being authentic.

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