The last thing one discovers in composing a work is what to put first. - Blaise Pascal

There are only two kinds of men: righteous men who believe themselves sinners; the rest, sinners, who believe themselves righteous - Pascal

"Certain authors, speaking of their works, say: "My book," "My commentary," "My history," etc. They resemble middle-class people who have a house of their own and always have "My house" on their tongue."

I have made this longer than usual because I have not had time to make it shorter.