Quote by Blaise Pascal

Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction.

Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals are capable of committing acts of greater evil when they believe they are justified by their religious beliefs. The mention of doing evil "completely and cheerfully" implies that religious convictions can lead people to act with more determination and enthusiasm in carrying out harmful actions. The quote highlights how the intertwining of religious beliefs with one's sense of morality can potentially fuel radicalism and fanaticism, emphasizing the potency and possible danger of religious conviction in guiding human behavior.

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Men Human Nature

By Blaise Pascal

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