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Man is neither angel nor brute, and the unfortunate thing is that he who would act the angel acts the brute.
Blaise PascalAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher, Mathematician
- Nationality: french
- Born: June 19, 1623
- Died: August 19, 1662
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