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Quote by Blaise Pascal

“There is enough light for those who only desire to see, and enough obscurity for those who have a contrary disposition”

Quote by Blaise Pascal

Work

Pensees is a seminal work that explores various philosophical themes, including the nature of God, the human condition, and the pursuit of knowledge, through a series of short essays and reflections. more

Author

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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