“We do not content ourselves with the life we have in ourselves and in our being; we desire to live an imaginary life in the mind of others, and for this purpose we endeavor to shine. We labor unceasingly to adorn and preserve this imaginary existence and neglect the real.”
Quote by Blaise Pascal
Work
Thoughts, Letters, and Minor Works
This compilation includes a variety of works that showcase the author's intellectual exploration and communication with others, encompassing both profound and reflective pieces. more
Author
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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