Death Quote by Blaise Pascal
“Each man is everything to himself, for with his death everything is dead for him. That is why each of us thinks he is everything to everyone. We must not judge nature by ourselves, but by its own standards.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Pensées, 1670
Self‑centered perspective blinds judgment; evaluate nature by its own standards, not human ego.
In simple terms: Judge by nature, not self.
Key Takeaway
Seek objective standards.
Themes
philosophy
ego
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- environmental policy
- scientific research
- personal growth
Key Concepts
metaphysics
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we know nature's standards?
- What biases affect our judgments?
A Different Perspective
Objective standards can be ambiguous.
