We're best persuaded by reasons we find ourselves.

What it means

Pascal adds: more than by those that came into someone else's head. To change a mind, help the person find the answer. Ask better questions instead of giving lectures.

The source

"We're best persuaded by reasons we find ourselves." Pascal said it in Pensées 10 (Brunschvicg). Translated from the original French by Spartan Surfers.

"On se persuade mieux, pour l'ordinaire, par les raisons qu'on a soi-même trouvées"

Original French, Pensées 10 (Brunschvicg). Text read at archive.org.

Who said it

Pascal (1623–1662). French mathematician and inventor who left his notes on the human condition unfinished. They were published after his death as the Pensées.

Questions

What does "We're best persuaded by reasons we find ourselves." mean?

Pascal adds: more than by those that came into someone else's head. To change a mind, help the person find the answer. Ask better questions instead of giving lectures.

Who said "We're best persuaded by reasons we find ourselves."?

Pascal (1623–1662). Source: Pensées 10 (Brunschvicg).

What is the original French?

On se persuade mieux, pour l'ordinaire, par les raisons qu'on a soi-même trouvées. Translated from the original French by Spartan Surfers.

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"We're best persuaded by reasons we find ourselves." (Pascal, Pensées 10 (Brunschvicg), translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/were-best-persuaded-by-reasons-we-find-ourselves