Blas Pascal died 360 years ago: 7 quotes from the figure of Rationalism

Aug. 19 () –

This August 19 marks the 360th anniversary of the death, in 1662, of the French mathematician, physicist and thinker Blas Pascal, one of the greatest figures of Rationalism and founder of modern existentialism.

Also known for his contributions to hydrodynamics –the unit of pressure measurement is named after him– Pascal bequeathed numerous citations in his writings. Here we highlight seven.

— The heart has reasons that reason knows nothing about.

— Kind words don’t cost much. However, they accomplish a lot.

— We navigate within a vast sphere, always adrift in uncertainty, propelled from end to end.

— The noble deeds that are hidden are the most esteemed.

— In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who do not.

— Do you want people to think well of you? Do not speak well of yourself.

— If you win, you win everything. If you lose, you lose nothing. Bet then, without hesitation, that He exists.