"Thus so wretched is man that he would weary even without any cause for weariness... and so frivolous is he that, though full of a thousand reasons for weariness, the least thing, such as playing billiards or hitting a ball, is sufficient enough to amuse him"

This quote by Blaise Pascal speaks to the duality of human nature. On one hand, humans are so sorrowful that they can end up being tired with no cause. On the other hand, people are so frivolous that the smallest distraction can entertain them. This speaks with the intricacy of the human condition, and how we can be both delicate and resilient. It also talks to the power of interruption and how it can be utilized to take our minds off of our difficulties. We can become so easily distracted by the easiest of things, such as playing billiards or hitting a ball, that we can forget our concerns and be content in the minute. This quote is a tip of the power of interruption and how it can be used to manage the troubles of life.