To make a man a saint, it must indeed be by grace; and whoever doubts this does not know what a saint is, or a man.
Blaise PascalAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher, Mathematician
- Nationality: french
- Born: June 19, 1623
- Died: August 19, 1662
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