Father Quote by Blaise Pascal
“Reverend Fathers, my letters did not usually follow each other at such close intervals, nor were they so long… This one would not be so long had I but the leisure to make it shorter.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence, 1657
Pascal laments the irregularity and length of his letters, hinting at the difficulty of maintaining consistent, concise communication.
In simple terms: Letters are uneven and long.
Key Takeaway
Strive for clarity and brevity.
Themes
writing
discipline
communication
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- epistolary practice
- academic discourse
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
literary style
self‑critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we overcomplicate messages?
- Can brevity improve understanding?
A Different Perspective
Length can obscure meaning; brevity is hard.
