Quote by Blaise Pascal

There are only two kinds of people we can call reasonable: either those who serve God with their whole heart because they know him, or those who search after him with all their heart because they do not know him.

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Summary

This quote suggests that being reasonable entails either wholeheartedly serving God because of an existing knowledge and understanding of Him, or earnestly seeking to know Him with utmost dedication. In other words, reasonability is associated with deep engagement and connection to a higher power - either through an established relationship or an active quest for one. It implies that these are the two categories of individuals who can be considered reasonable, emphasizing the importance of a spiritual connection in cultivating reason and wisdom.

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God Religion Philosophy Inspirational Christianity Philosophical Spiritual Religious Anti Religious Catholicism

By Blaise Pascal

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