Quote by Blaise Pascal

Curiosity is only vanity. We usually only want to know something so that we can talk about it.

Curiosity is only vanity. We usually only want to know somet

Summary

This quote suggests that curiosity is driven by a sense of self-importance and the desire to show off one's knowledge. According to the quote, people are not genuinely interested in understanding or learning for their own sake but rather for the purpose of discussing the information with others. It implies that curiosity is seen as a form of vanity, indicating that the primary motivation behind seeking knowledge is to bolster one's ego or social status.

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Pride Vanity Curiosity

By Blaise Pascal

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