Quotes by Pascal, Blaise

The last thing we decide in writing a book is what to put first. >>

If we let ourselves believe that man began with divine grace, that he >>

When we see a natural style, we are astonished and charmed; for we exp >>

Quotations about Desire

No person can arise above his real desire. Desires are of value only w >>

It belongs to the imperfection of everything human that man can only a >>

Limited in his nature, infinite in his desire, man is a fallen god who >>

Desire and force between them are responsible for all our actions; desire causes our voluntary acts, force our involuntary.

Pascal, Blaise