Quote by Blaise Pascal

When a natural discourse paints a passion or an effect, one feels within oneself the truth of what one reads, which was there before, although one did not know it. Hence one is inclined to love him who makes us feel it, for he has not shown us his own riches, but ours.


When a natural discourse paints a passion or an effect, one

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This quote suggests that when someone expresses a passion or an emotion through their writing or speech, it evokes a sense of truth within the reader or listener. Even though this truth might have been hidden or not consciously realized before, it resonates deeply. As a result, one develops an inclination to love and appreciate the person who has made them feel this truth, because they have not showcased their own abilities, but rather helped the audience recognize and connect with their own inner riches.

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