Know then, proud man, what a paradox you are to yourself. B… - Blaise Pascal

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Know then, proud man, what a paradox you are to yourself. Be humble, impotent reason! Be silent, feeble nature! Learn that man infinitely transcends man, hear from your master your true condition, which is unknown to you.

Blaise Pascal

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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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