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Reason commands us far more imperiously than a master; for in disobeying the one we are unfortunate, and in disobeying the other we are fools.
Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal
Born: Jun 19, 1623
Died: Aug 19, 1662

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