Blaise Pascal, Thoughts on Religion and Other Subjects, translated by E. Craig (1829), § 81
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Christian piety annihilates the egotism of the heart; worldly politeness veils and represses it.
— Blaise Pascal on Politeness
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About Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal (19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662) was a French mathematician, logician, physicist and theologian.
About Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal (19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662) was a French mathematician, logician, physicist and theologian.
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