If the greatest philosopher in the world find himself upon a plank wid… — Pensées

Pensées — Blaise Pascal

If the greatest philosopher in the world find himself upon a plank wider than actually necessary, but hanging over a precipice, his imagination will prevail, though his reason convince him of his safety.[49] Many cannot bear the thought without a cold sweat. I will not state all its effects.

Place: Part I, 1, 2, c. 1, section 4.[44] · ¶278
License: Public domain · Source
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