Quote by Blaise Pascal

There is nothing we can now call our own, for what we call so is the effect of art; crimes are made by decrees of the senate, or by the votes of the people; and as here-to-fore we are burdened by vices, so now we are oppressed by laws.

There is nothing we can now call our own, for what we call s

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals have lost their sense of ownership and agency. It argues that what people claim as their own is merely a product or creation of art. It further asserts that crimes and vices, which used to burden society, are now replaced by laws that oppress individuals. The quote implies a disillusionment with the idea of personal freedom and expression, emphasizing the influence of authority and external forces on people's lives.

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By Blaise Pascal

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