Appearance Quote by Blaise Pascal
“The two principles of truth, reason and senses, are not only both not genuine, but are engaged in mutual deception. The senses deceive reason through false appearances, and the senses are disturbed by passions, which produce false impressions.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Pensées by Blaise Pascal, 1670
Reason and senses can mislead each other, especially when emotions distort perception, leading to false judgments.
In simple terms: Reason and senses can deceive each other, especially with strong emotions.
Key Takeaway
Beware of emotional bias when evaluating truth.
Themes
philosophy
epistemology
psychology
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
inquisitive
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- decision making
- critical thinking
- personal reflection
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
perception
truth
emotion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your emotions affect your judgments?
- Can you separate feeling from fact?
A Different Perspective
Emotions can overpower rational analysis, making objective truth hard to reach.
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