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Quote by Blaise Pascal
The greatness of man is great in that he knows himself to be wretc

The greatness of man is great in that he knows himself to be wretched. A tree does not know itself to be wretched. – Blaise Pascal

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He that takes truth for his guide, and duty for his end, may safely trust to Gods providence to lead him aright. – Blaise Pascal

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