The mind naturally makes progress, and the will naturally clings to objects; so that for want of right objects, it will attach itself to wrong ones.
Blaise PascalAnyone who found the secret of rejoicing when things go well without being annoyed when they go badly would have found the point.
Blaise PascalGod has given us evidence sufficiently clear to convince those with an open heart and mind.
Blaise PascalBless yourself with holy water, have Masses said, and so on; by a simple and natural process this will make you believe, and will dull you - will quiet your proudly critical intellect.
Blaise Pascal