Atheist Quote by Blaise Pascal
“What reason have atheists for saying that we cannot rise again? That what has never been, should be, or that what has been, should be again? Is it more difficult to come into being than to return to it.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: Pensées, 1670
Atheists argue that creation is a one‑way event, questioning why existence cannot recur, highlighting the difficulty of emergence versus return.
In simple terms: Existence may not repeat itself.
Key Takeaway
Consider the limits of creation and renewal.
Themes
existence
philosophy
metaphysics
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- spiritual contemplation
- ethical debates
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
causality
time
creation
Questions to Reflect On
- Can something truly be unrepeatable?
- What would allow a return to a past state?
A Different Perspective
Assuming impossibility may ignore unknown mechanisms.
