Birth Quote by Blaise Pascal
“Let us, then, take our compass; we are something, and we are not everything. The nature of our existence hides from us the knowledge of first beginnings which are born of the nothing; and the littleness of our being conceals from us the sight of the infinite. Our intellect holds the same position in the world of thought as our body occupies in the expanse of nature.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Pensées by Blaise Pascal, 1670
Human knowledge is limited; we can grasp some truths but not the ultimate origins or infinite.
In simple terms: We know some things, not everything.
Accept humility in understanding.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- scientific inquiry
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing limits affect your decisions?
- What can we learn from embracing uncertainty?
Our intellect is a small part of a vast reality.