Fathers Quote by Blaise Pascal
““Reverend Fathers, my letters do not customarily follow one another so closely, nor are they usually so extensive. The little time I have had has caused both. I have made this one longer only because I have not had the leisure of making it shorter.””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence with a friend, 1657
The writer apologizes for the length of his letter, noting that limited time forces verbosity.
In simple terms: Time constraints make writing longer.
Key Takeaway
Value concise communication when possible.
Themes
communication
time
effort
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
epistolary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal letters
- academic correspondence
- busy schedules
Key Concepts
brevity
clarity
writing style
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance depth and brevity?
- What habits improve concise writing?
A Different Perspective
Long letters may reflect deeper thought, not just lack of time.
![“I made this [letter] very long, because I did not have the leisure to make it shorter.” quote by Blaise Pascal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/90c/blaise-pascal-167_humor_i-made-this-letter-very-long-because-i-d_1053250.jpg)
