Heart Quote by Blaise Pascal
“The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of. We know the truth not only by the reason, but by the heart.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Pensées, Blaise Pascal, 1670
Reason and emotion are distinct; truth emerges from both intellect and feeling.
In simple terms: Both mind and heart reveal truth.
Key Takeaway
Balance logic with feeling.
Themes
philosophy
emotion
truth
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- artistic creation
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Rationalism
intuition
dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you integrate feeling into rational choices?
- When has emotion guided you better than logic?
A Different Perspective
Reason alone cannot capture all truths.
