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“There is a certain standard of grace and beauty which consists in a certain relation between our nature, such as it is, weak or strong, and the thing which pleases us. Whatever is formed according to this standard pleases us, be it house, song, discourse, verse, prose, woman, birds, rivers, trees, room, dress, and so on. Whatever is not made according to this standard displeases those who have good taste.”

Quote by Blaise Pascal

Book:Thoughts, Letters & Minor Works

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Thoughts, Letters & Minor Works

This volume includes a selection of the author's most significant thoughts, letters, and shorter works, showcasing their depth of insight and intellectual rigor. The collection offers a glimpse into the author's mind, exploring various themes and ideas through a mix of personal and public writings. 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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