Lost Quote by Blaise Pascal
“Man's true nature being lost, everything becomes his nature; as, his true good being lost, everything becomes his good.”
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.
Seek and preserve inner moral truth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Education
- ethical leadership
- personal development
- societal reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines true good?
- How can societies restore moral direction?
Moral frameworks can be subjective and culturally varied.