Quote by Blaise Pascal

Some vices only lay hold of us by means of others, and these, like branches, fall on removal of the trunk.

Some vices only lay hold of us by means of others, and these

Summary

This quote suggests that certain vices or negative behaviors can only grip us when we are influenced or enabled by others. It implies that these vices are comparable to the branches of a tree, which depend on the trunk for support. When the root cause or enabling element is removed, the vices lose their grip and cease to affect us. It highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing the external factors that contribute to our vices in order to overcome them.

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