Quote by Blaise Pascal

Man finds nothing so intolerable as to be in a state of complete rest, without passions, without occupation, without diversion, without effort. Then he feels his nullity, loneliness, inadequacy, dependence, helplessness, emptiness.

Man finds nothing so intolerable as to be in a state of comp

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This quote suggests that humans find it unbearable to be in a state of complete rest or inactivity. Without passions or things to engage with, one can experience a sense of insignificance, isolation, ineffectiveness, reliance on others, vulnerability, and a feeling of emptiness. It implies that humans are driven by the need for occupation, diversion, and effort to escape the negative feelings associated with idleness and to find purpose and fulfillment in their lives.

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By Blaise Pascal

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