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It is not good to be too free. It is not good to have everything one wants
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"It is not good to be too free. It is not good to have everything one wants"

- Blaise Pascal

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This quote by Blaise Pascal speaks with the concept that excessive flexibility can be damaging. He suggests that having excessive of what we desire can cause a lack of gratitude for the important things we have. He implies that having too much freedom can result in a lack of discipline and structure, which can result in an absence of efficiency and purpose. He likewise recommends that having too much of what we desire can lead to a sense of entitlement, which can cause a disrespect for others and their viewpoints. Ultimately, Pascal is recommending that having excessive flexibility can lead to an absence of contentment and fulfillment in life. He is suggesting that having some limitations and borders can help us to value the things we have and to be more efficient and purposeful in our lives.

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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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