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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…” quote by Blaise Pascal
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“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.”

Blaise Pascal

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.

Key Takeaway

Accept humility in understanding.

Themes

humility knowledge philosophy

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • scientific inquiry
  • spiritual contemplation

Key Concepts

epistemology metaphysics finite vs infinite

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing limits affect your decisions?
  • What can we learn from embracing uncertainty?
A Different Perspective

Our intellect is a small part of a vast reality.

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