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Blaise Pascal quote about belief from Pensées (1670) - Men often take their imagination for their heart; and they believe they are converted as soon as they think of being converted.

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Quotes by Blaise Pascal · Quotes from Pensées · Quotes about belief · Quotes about heart · Quotes about imagination · Quotes about conversion

“ Men often take their imagination for their heart; and they believe they are converted as soon as they think of being converted. ”

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Author

Blaise Pascal

Source

Pensées

Topic

belief heart imagination conversion

Date

1670

Language

English

Reference

Note

Translated by W. F. Trotter

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http://www.gutenberg.org/files/18269/18269-h/18269-h.htm

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Blaise Pascal quote about belief from Pensées (1670) - Men often take their imagination for their heart; and they believe they are converted as soon as they think of being converted.

Blaise Pascal quote about belief from Pensées (1670) - Men often take their imagination for their heart; and they believe they are converted as soon as they think of being converted.

Blaise Pascal quote about belief from Pensées (1670) - Men often take their imagination for their heart; and they believe they are converted as soon as they think of being converted.

Blaise Pascal quote about belief from Pensées (1670) - Men often take their imagination for their heart; and they believe they are converted as soon as they think of being converted.