Entre nous, et l'enfer ou le ciel, il n'y a que la vie entre deux, qui est la chose du monde la plus fragile.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Between heaven and hell lies only life, which is the most fragile thing in the world.
- In plain terms
- Life, the fragile middle ground between heaven and hell, is the only thing between them.
- What can you take from it?
- Life’s fragility makes it precious.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does recognizing life’s fragility affect our choices?
- What gives life meaning despite its fragility?
Another view
Different philosophies view life’s fragility differently.
More from Blaise Pascal
People almost invariably arrive at their beliefs not on the basis of proof but on the basis of what they find attractive.
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