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Quote by Blaise Pascal
Vanity of science. Knowledge of physical science will not console

Vanity of science. Knowledge of physical science will not console me for ignorance of morality in time of affliction, but knowledge of morality will always console me for ignorance of physical science. – 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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In each action we must look beyond the action at our past, present, and future state, and at others whom it affects, and see the relations of all those things. And then we shall be very cautious. – Blaise Pascal

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Custom is our nature. What are our natural principles but principles of custom? – Blaise Pascal

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One whose knowledge is confined to books and whose wealth is in the possession of others, can use neither his knowledge nor wealth when the need for them arises. – Chanakya

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We are here and now. Further than that, all knowledge is moonshine. – H.L. Mencken

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