Heart Quote by Blaise Pascal
“We know the truth, not only by the reason, but also by the heart.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Pensées, 1670
Truth is accessed through both logical reasoning and emotional intuition.
In simple terms: Both reason and heart reveal truth.
Key Takeaway
Balance intellect and feeling.
Themes
knowledge
truth
reason
emotion
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- ethical dilemmas
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
philosophy
epistemology
dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you integrate feeling with analysis?
- When is emotion a better guide than logic?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on one may skew perception.
