But the infinitely little is the least obvious. Philosophers have much… — Pensées

Pensées — Blaise Pascal

But the infinitely little is the least obvious. Philosophers have much oftener claimed to have reached it, and it is here they have all stumbled. This has given rise to such common titles as _First Principles_, _Principles of Philosophy_,[32] and the like, as ostentatious in fact, though not in appearance, as that one which blinds us, _De omni scibili_.[33]

Place: SECTION II · ¶228
License: Public domain · Source
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