“St. Augustine teaches us that there is in each man a Serpent, an Eve, and an Adam. Our senses and natural propensities are the Serpent; the excitable desire is the Eve; and reason is the Adam. Our nature tempts us perpetually; criminal desire is often excited; but sin is not completed till reason consents.”
Quote by Blaise Pascal
Work
Thoughts of Blaise Pascal
This work encompasses a variety of essays and letters written by Pascal, exploring themes such as the nature of God, human reason, and the purpose of life. It is considered a foundational text in the fields of philosophy and theology. 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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