“He that dies a martyr proves that he was not a knave, but by no means that he was not a fool; since the most absurd doctrines are not without such evidence as martyrdom can produce. A martyr, therefore, by the mere act of suffering, can prove nothing but his own faith.” MeanSufferingDiesProduceFoolProveEvidenceMereDoctrineAbsurdMartyrMartyrdomKnaves Book:Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words, Addressed to Those who Think Source: Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words, Addressed to Those who Think
“According to the doctrine of chance, you ought to put yourself to the trouble of searching for the truth; for if you die without worshiping the True Cause, you are lost. "But," say you, "if He had wished me to worship Him, He would have left me signs of His will." He has done so; but you neglect them. Seek them, therefore; it is well worth it.” IfsWellsDoneDiesLostLeftCausesChanceTroubleOughtWorshipDoctrineNeglectWorth It Book:Pascal's Pensees Source: Pascal's Pensees