The dignity of man in his innocence consisted in using and having domi… — Pensées

Pensées — Blaise Pascal

The dignity of man in his innocence consisted in using and having dominion over the creatures, but now in separating himself from them, and subjecting himself to them.

Place: SECTION VII · ¶1389
License: Public domain · Source
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