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To have no time for philosophy is to be a true philosopher
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"To have no time for philosophy is to be a true philosopher"

- Blaise Pascal

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Blaise Pascal's quote suggests that real philosophy is not discovered in the study of philosophical texts, however in the practice of living a life of consideration and reflection. He implies that the very best way to be a thinker is to be so hectic living life that a person has no time to study approach. This suggests that real approach is discovered in the daily minutes of life, which the best method to understand the world is to reside in it. By living life to the fullest, one can get a much deeper understanding of the world and its intricacies. Pascal's quote motivates us to make the effort to observe and review our experiences, and to use them to get a much better understanding of the world. In this method, we can end up being real thinkers, even if we have no time to study philosophy.

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Blaise Pascal This quote is written / told by Blaise Pascal between June 19, 1623 and August 19, 1662. He was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 93 other quotes.

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