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“Nothing is surer than that the people will be weak.”

Quote by Blaise Pascal

Book:Pensées and Other Writings

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Pensées and Other Writings

This book includes the renowned work 'Pensées' along with other writings, showcasing the thoughts and ideas of the author. 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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