Quote by Blaise Pascal

There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus.

There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which

Summary

This quote suggests that humans have an inherent longing for something greater than themselves. It posits that people possess a void or emptiness within their hearts that cannot be fulfilled by any worldly possessions or achievements. Instead, the quote argues that only a connection with a higher power (specifically referencing God as the Creator, revealed through the teachings of Jesus) can truly satisfy this longing and give meaning to human existence.

By Blaise Pascal

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