Discretion

Posted on November 8, 2021November 1, 2021 by Simon

“If you want people to speak well of you, do not speak well of yourself.” Blaise Pascal This is the first in a series of quotations collected from a book by Leo Tolstoy by my friend Steve ... Read More

Difficult Times

Posted on October 2, 2021September 8, 2021 by Simon

“In difficult times carry something beautiful in your heart.” Blaise Pascal... Read More

Life

Posted on September 25, 2021September 8, 2021 by Simon

“Don’t try to add more years to your life. Instead try to add more life to your years.” Blaise Pascal... Read More

Stillness

Posted on September 11, 2021September 8, 2021 by Simon

“Happy people value stillness.“ Blaise Pascal... Read More

Consolation

Posted on November 17, 2020November 13, 2020 by Simon

“A trifle consoles us, because a trifle upsets us.” Blaise Pascal... Read More

A Long Life?

Posted on September 20, 2018September 6, 2018 by Simon

Don’t try to add more years to your life. Better add more life to your years. Blaise Pascal... Read More

Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

Tag: Blaise Pascal