Quote by Blaise Pascal

Few men speak humbly of humility, chastely of chastity, skeptically of skepticism.

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Summary

This quote suggests that it is rare for individuals to speak modestly about humility, virtuously about chastity, or critically about skepticism. It implies that these concepts are difficult for people to truly embody or discuss sincerely. It highlights the tendency for individuals to either lack true humility, virtue, or objectivity when expressing their views on these topics, possibly due to personal biases or self-interest. Therefore, the quote implies that genuine humility, chastity, and skepticism are qualities that require introspection and self-awareness to truly understand and embrace.

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