Belief Quote by Blaise Pascal
“Belief is a wise wager. Granted that faith cannot be proved, what harm will come to you if you gamble on its truth and it proves false? If you gain, you gain all; if you lose, you lose nothing. Wager, then, without hesitation, that He exists.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Pensées by Blaise Pascal, 1670
Faith is a rational gamble: believing without proof can yield great benefit and carries no loss if false.
In simple terms: Faith is a safe bet.
Key Takeaway
Believe without fear.
Themes
faith
risk
belief
Mood
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- spiritual contemplation
- ethical choices
Key Concepts
Pascal's wager
rationalism
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you risk for a belief?
- How does this view affect religious tolerance?
A Different Perspective
It may encourage blind belief without evidence.
