There is no denying it; one must admit that there is something astonishing about Christianity. 'It is because you were born in it,' they will say. Far from it; I stiffen myself against it for that very reason, for fear of being corrupted by prejudice. But, though I was born in it, I cannot help finding it astonishing.
Blaise PascalThe two foundations; one inward, the other outward; grace, miracles; both supernatural.
Blaise PascalIf our state were really happy, we should not need to take our minds off it in order to make ourselves happy.
Blaise PascalTags: happiness distraction unhappiness
When you say that Christ did not die for all men, you are abusing a weakness of men, who at once apply this exception to themselves, and this encourages despair, instead of turning them away from it to encourage hope.
Blaise PascalWe must sit by these rivers, not under or in them, but above, not standing upright, but sitting down, so that we remain humble by sitting, and safe by remaining above.
Blaise PascalDo you want it always to cost me the blood of my humanity while you do not even shed a tear?
Blaise PascalIn difficult times carry something beautiful in your heart.
Blaise PascalCuando no se ama demasiado no se ama lo suficiente
Blaise PascalTo make a man a saint, it must indeed be by grace; and whoever doubts this does not know what a saint is, or a man.
Blaise PascalTags: faith inspirational-religious
I would prefer an intelligent hell to a stupid paradise.
Blaise PascalTags: intelligence stupidity heaven hell paradise
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