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“Man's true nature being lost, everything becomes his nature; as, his true good being lost, everything becomes his good.” quote by Blaise Pascal
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“Man's true nature being lost, everything becomes his nature; as, his true good being lost, everything becomes his good.”

Blaise Pascal

About This Quote

Source Book: Pensées, 1670

When humanity loses its innate moral compass, all actions become distorted, and true good disappears, leading to a corrupted existence.

In simple terms: Loss of moral sense corrupts all behavior.

Key Takeaway

Seek and preserve inner moral truth.

Themes

morality human nature corruption philosophy

Mood

reflective philosophical

Type

ethical existential

When to use this quote

  • Education
  • ethical leadership
  • personal development
  • societal reform

Key Concepts

ethical relativism existentialism human condition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines true good?
  • How can societies restore moral direction?
A Different Perspective

Moral frameworks can be subjective and culturally varied.

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