_Chances._--We must live differently in the world, according to these … — Pensées

Pensées — Blaise Pascal

_Chances._--We must live differently in the world, according to these different assumptions: (1) that we could always remain in it; (2) that it is certain that we shall not remain here long, and uncertain if we shall remain here one hour. This last assumption is our condition.

Place: SECTION III · ¶705
License: Public domain · Source
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