Curiosity is only vanity. We usually only want to know some… - Blaise Pascal

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Curiosity is only vanity. We usually only want to know something so that we can talk about it.

Blaise Pascal

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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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Pen Names: Louis de Montalte • Amos Dettonville • Salomon de Tultie

Alternative Names: Pascal • Dettonville • Paskal Blez

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It is only by examining a book that we can ascertain what words it contains.

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In difficult times carry something beautiful in your heart.

Curiosity is only vanity. We usually only want to know something so that we can talk about it. - Blaise Pascal

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