Failure Quote by Blaise Pascal
“All err the more dangerously because each follows a truth. Their mistake lies not in following a falsehood but in not following another truth.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: Pensées, 1670
Truth is multiple; errors arise not from falsehoods but from ignoring other valid truths, urging open‑minded inquiry.
In simple terms: Multiple truths exist.
Key Takeaway
Seek all truths.
Themes
philosophy
logic
epistemology
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic research
- debate
- personal decision‑making
Key Concepts
truth multiplicity
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize alternative truths?
- What truth have you overlooked?
A Different Perspective
People may cling to a single truth.
