“ Nature corrupted.—Man does not act by reason, which constitutes his being. ”
Blaise Pascal, Pensées (1670). copy citation
Author | Blaise Pascal |
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Source | Pensées |
Topic | reason acts |
Date | 1670 |
Language | English |
Reference | |
Note | Translated by W. F. Trotter |
Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/18269/18269-h/18269-h.htm |
Context
“This desire is left to us, partly to punish us, partly to make us perceive wherefrom we are fallen.
438
If man is not made for God, why is he only happy in God? If man is made for God, why is he so opposed to God? [Pg 124]
439
Nature corrupted.—Man does not act by reason, which constitutes his being. 440
The corruption of reason is shown by the existence of so many different and extravagant customs. It was necessary that truth should come, in order that man should no longer dwell within himself.
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438
If man is not made for God, why is he only happy in God? If man is made for God, why is he so opposed to God? [Pg 124]
439
Nature corrupted.—Man does not act by reason, which constitutes his being. 440
The corruption of reason is shown by the existence of so many different and extravagant customs. It was necessary that truth should come, in order that man should no longer dwell within himself.
” source