Justice and power must be brought together, so that whatever is just may be powerful, and whatever is powerful may be just.
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We only consult the ear because the heart is wanting.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that people often seek external validation when their internal desires or feelings are unfulfilled.
Blaise Pascal's quote reflects the idea that we frequently look to others for guidance or approval when we feel a lack or emptiness within ourselves. It implies that our quest for external advice often stems from an internal need for connection, understanding, or emotional fulfillment. The heart symbolizes our deeper wants and feelings, and when these are not met, we turn to the 'ear'—signifying advice or opinions from others—in hopes of filling that void.
Themes
ConsultHeartWantingAdviceValidation
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about self-acceptance.
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