Quote #53
There no doubt exist natural laws, but once this fine reason of ours was corrupted, it corrupted everything.
More from Blaise Pascal
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- Those who are clever in imagination are far more pleased with themselves than prudent men could reasonably be.
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- Thought constitutes the greatness of man.