“Man is obviously made for thinking. Therein lies all his dignity and his merit; and his whole duty is to think as he ought.”
Book:Pascal Pensées
Quote by Blaise Pascal
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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 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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