If you put the world's greatest philosopher on a plank wider than he needs, but with a precipice beneath, however strongly his reason may convince hi… - Blaise Pascal

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If you put the world's greatest philosopher on a plank wider than he needs, but with a precipice beneath, however strongly his reason may convince him of his safety, his imagination will prevail.

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About Blaise Pascal

Blaise Pascal (19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662) was a French mathematician, logician, physicist and theologian.

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Alternative Names: Pascal Louis de Montalte Amos Dettonville Dettonville Paskal Blez
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