Achievement Quote by Blaise Pascal
“There are two excesses: to exclude reason, to admit nothing but reason. The supreme achievement of reason is to realise that there is a limit to reason. Reason's last step is the recognition that there are an infinite number of things which are beyond it. It is merely feeble if it does not go as far as to realise that.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Pensées, 1670
Reason is valuable but must recognize its own limits and the existence of truths beyond rational grasp.
In simple terms: Reason has limits and must accept the unknown.
Key Takeaway
Accept that not everything can be solved by logic.
Themes
philosophy
humility
knowledge
reason
limits
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal reflection
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
Epistemology
metaphysics
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance rational analysis with intuition?
- What mysteries do you accept as unknowable?
A Different Perspective
Reason alone cannot address all aspects of existence.
