Quotation by

Blaise Pascal

Chance gives rise to thoughts, and chance removes them no art can keep or acquire them.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Pascal is saying that ideas come and go randomly, without any control or effort from us. He emphasizes that no skill or technique can make thoughts stay permanently or guarantee their appearance.

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