Quote by Blaise Pascal

The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing.

The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing.

Summary

This quote, from philosopher Blaise Pascal, implies that the feelings and motivations of the heart are not comprehensible through logic and reasoning alone. It suggests that one's emotions and desires cannot always be explained or understood through rational thinking. The heart, representing emotions and desires, operates in a realm beyond the constraints of reasoning, and its decisions or inclinations may sometimes defy logical explanations. This quote emphasizes the incomprehensible nature of human emotions and highlights the limitations of relying solely on reason to understand complex feelings and motivations.

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