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“The art of subversion, of revolution, is to dislodge established customs by probing down to their origins in order to show how they lack authority and justice.”

Quote by Blaise Pascal

Book:Pascal Pensées
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Pascal Pensées

Pascal Pensées is a compilation of the French philosopher Blaise Pascal's thoughts and arguments on various subjects including religion, mathematics, and human nature. more

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Blaise Pascal
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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