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The parts of the universe ... all are connected with each other in such a way that I think it to be impossible to understand any one without the whole.
Blaise Pascal
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Blaise Pascal
Age: 39 †
Born: 1623
Born: June 19
Died: 1662
Died: August 19
French Moralist
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Philosopher
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Clarmont-Ferrand
Pascal
Louis de Montalte
Amos Dettonville
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If he exalts himself, I humble him. If he humbles himself, I exalt him. And I go on contradicting him Until he understands That he is a monster that passes all understanding.
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Perfect clarity would profit the intellect but damage the will.
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The serene, silent beauty of a holy life is the most powerful influence in the world, next to the night of God.
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The majority is the best way, because it is visible, and has strength to make itself obeyed. Yet it is the opinion of the least able.
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