It is good to be tired and wearied by the futile search after the true good, that we may stretch out our arms to the Redeemer.
Blaise PascalAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher, Mathematician
- Nationality: french
- Born: June 19, 1623
- Died: August 19, 1662
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