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“When malice has reason on its side, it looks forth bravely, and displays that reason in all its luster. When austerity and self-denial have not realized true happiness, and the soul returns to the dictates of nature, the reaction is fearfully extravagant.”

Quote by Blaise Pascal

Book:Thoughts of Blaise Pascal

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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

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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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Book:Pascal's Pensees

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Source: Thoughts of Blaise Pascal

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Book:Thoughts on Religion and Other Subjects

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