In Pascal's view, man is just a reed grass, which is the most fragile thing in nature. But he is a thinking reed. Therefore, all human dignity lies in thought. Soul is thought, which is the fundamental symbol of human being. Once people have no thought, they will become humble things: they have life but don't know there is life. He used a string of spiritual records to prove that he is the most dignified reed. This sickly man is like a reed swaying in the wind, but in his mind, he has the firmness of a philosopher. If you don't read and understand, no one will believe what a deep and contradictory mind is hidden under his thin face and weak appearance.
It seems that there are similar sentences in the Bible. "All flesh is like grass. His beauty is like flowers in the wild. The grass will wither and the flowers will wither, because the breath of the Lord blows in it, and the people are indeed grass.
this is the closest word to Pascal's metaphor since the beginning of time. There is no doubt that Pascal has read the Bible, but this will never affect his greatness. Because, before "grass", he added the word "thought".
I am amazed at Pascal's metaphor that "man is a thinking reed". I think this is the most wonderful and greatest metaphor in human language so far. I often tilt my head (this is my habit when thinking) and imagine Pascal's expression when he said these words. However, the vacuum of more than 3 years is too far away, and imagination is always hindered. However, as long as you think, you will get something. In my illusion, a reed appeared in front of my eyes. It grew by the river near the water, with hollow stems and green leaves. It sang in the wind and produced beautiful reeds. Pascal walked in it ...
Pascal was pregnant with a restless heart. This spirit led him to cross one obstacle after another and achieve one goal after another. His soul is noble, his thoughts are radiant, and his pursuit is endless. He doesn't stick to one road, but adjusts himself at any time, changes himself, and constantly changes his interests and directions. His persistent personality and thorough spirit make him go deep and far in the field of his concern.
reed grass grows in the wilderness, which is the most fragile thing in nature. Man is the most fragile grass vine, swinging and shaking feebly in the wind. However, how great man is, because he is a thinking reed grass. In the soil of God's grace, human beings will be evergreen and beautiful because of their thoughts.
once the reeds at the water's edge mature, they naturally move towards tranquility. The life of reed grass is a life of wisdom. After reading reed grass, I understand a life of thorough understanding. Make public and quiet, you need to choose with your heart. The realm of reed grass is also the realm of life.