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“Man is to himself the most wonderful object in nature; for he cannot conceive what the body is, still less what the mind is, and least of all how a body should be united to a mind. This is the consummation of his difficulties, and yet it is his very being.”

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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