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“Nature has made all her truths independent of one another. Our art makes one dependent on the other. But this is not natural. Each keeps its own place.”

Quote by Blaise Pascal

Book:Thoughts
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Thoughts

This book delves into the complexities of human thought, exploring profound questions about the nature of reality, the self, and the human condition. 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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Book:Pascal's Pensees
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