Books Quote by Blaise Pascal
“Those who write against vanity want the glory of having written well, and their readers the glory of reading well, and I who write this have the same desire, as perhaps those who read this have also.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Pensées, 1670
Writers seek the honor of good writing, readers seek the pleasure of reading well, and the author shares this desire.
In simple terms: Writers and readers both value quality.
Key Takeaway
Pursue excellence in writing and reading.
Themes
literature
vanity
excellence
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- publishing
- education
- literary criticism
Key Concepts
artistic pride
reader satisfaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride influence creative work?
- What drives readers to seek quality?
A Different Perspective
Vanity may cloud genuine appreciation.
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