“When we wish to correct with advantage, and to show another that he errs, we must notice from what side he views the matter, for on that side it is usually true.”
Book:Pascal's Pensees
Quote by Blaise Pascal
Work
Pascal's Pensees
Pascal's Pensees is a collection of reflections and arguments on faith, reason, and the human condition. It delves into the nature of God, the purpose of life, and the role of human intellect in understanding the divine. more
Author
Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician, physicist, philosopher, and theologian. He was born on June 19, 1623, and died on August 19, 1662. Pascal's contributions to mathematics were particularly significant, with groundbreaking work in probability theory, analytical geometry, and early calculus. more
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