Excess Quote by Blaise Pascal
“Mankind suffers from two excesses: to exclude reason, and to live by nothing but reason.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Pensées, 1670
Humanity errs by both rejecting reason and over‑relying on it, leading to imbalance.
In simple terms: Too little or too much reason harms us.
Key Takeaway
Balance reason with emotion.
Themes
reason
balance
human nature
excess
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- decision making
- conflict resolution
- personal development
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you relied too much on reason?
- How can emotion guide rational choices?
A Different Perspective
Pure rationality can neglect empathy.
