But, in thus considering this changeable and singular variety of moral… — Pensées

Pensées — Blaise Pascal

But, in thus considering this changeable and singular variety of morals and beliefs at different times, I find in one corner of the world a peculiar people, separated from all other peoples on earth, the most ancient of all, and whose histories are earlier by many generations than the most ancient which we possess.

Place: SECTION IX · ¶1847
License: Public domain · Source
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