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It is the heart which perceives God and not the reason. That is what faith is: God perceived by the heart, not by the re
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"It is the heart which perceives God and not the reason. That is what faith is: God perceived by the heart, not by the reason"

- Blaise Pascal

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This quote by Blaise Pascal speaks with the power of faith and the importance of the heart in viewing God. Pascal recommends that it is not through reason or reasoning that we can understand God, however rather through the heart. He suggests that faith is a spiritual experience that is not based upon realities or proof, however rather on a deep inner knowing. This inner knowing is something that can not be described or understood by the mind, however rather is felt in the heart. Pascal's quote encourages us to open our hearts to the possibility of perceiving God, and to rely on the power of faith. He advises us that faith is an effective force that can bring us closer to understanding the divine.

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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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