Change Quote by Blaise Pascal
“Time heals griefs and quarrels, for we change and are no longer the same persons. Neither the offender nor the offended are any more themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: “Pensées” (1670)
Time changes people; after conflict, both parties become different, erasing original selves.
In simple terms: People change after conflict.
Key Takeaway
Accept transformation and move forward.
Themes
change
conflict
identity
time
Mood
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- mediation
- relationship counseling
- self‑assessment
Key Concepts
personal growth
psychology
relational dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal change affect forgiveness?
- Can we reconcile with altered selves?
A Different Perspective
Identity loss can hinder reconciliation.
