Quote by Blaise Pascal

The wisest reason takes as her own principles those which the imagination of man has everywhere rashly introduced.

The wisest reason takes as her own principles those which th

Summary

This quote implies that the most intellectually sound approach is to adopt established principles that have been widely accepted by human imagination, even if they were introduced without proper caution or consideration. It suggests that wisdom lies in understanding the common beliefs and ideas that are inherent in human imagination, recognizing their significance, and incorporating them into one's own principles and reasoning. By doing so, one can strive for a well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of the world.

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By Blaise Pascal

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