Bravado Quote by Blaise Pascal
“Nothing is more dastardly than to act with bravado toward God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Pensées by Blaise Pascal, 1670
Acting boldly before God is the greatest arrogance, showing disrespect for divine authority.
In simple terms: Boldness toward God is arrogant.
Key Takeaway
Respect humility before the divine.
Themes
humility
faith
arrogance
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- religious worship
- personal prayer
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
pride
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility change your relationship with the divine?
- What risks arise from overconfidence in spirituality?
A Different Perspective
Faith may be challenged by human pride.
![“I wrote [Valley of Violence] entirely with James Ransone in mind. I get such a joy out of watching his performance and seeing people watch this. He's so great. The bravado thing and the foolishness, he does them both so well. It's weird because he's so hateable in the movie, but in the end, you're…” quote by Ti West](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/26f/ti-west-2310_bravado_i-wrote-valley-of-violence-entirely-with_69257.jpg)
