Custom Quote by Blaise Pascal
“Custom is our nature. What are our natural principles but principles of custom?”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: Pensées, 1670
Custom shapes human behavior; natural principles are essentially habits formed by tradition.
In simple terms: Custom is a natural habit.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and question habitual norms.
Themes
custom
human nature
philosophy
tradition
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- social reform
- personal growth
- cultural analysis
Key Concepts
social conditioning
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What customs limit your growth?
- How can you reshape harmful traditions?
A Different Perspective
Custom can resist progress.
