The Thoughts of Blaise PascalG. Bell and sons, 1889 - 356 pages |
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... authority of the legislator , another , the convenience of the sovereign , another , existing custom , and this is the most sure ; nothing which follows reason alone is just in itself , all shifts and changes with time ; custom creates ...
... authority of the legislator , another , the convenience of the sovereign , another , existing custom , and this is the most sure ; nothing which follows reason alone is just in itself , all shifts and changes with time ; custom creates ...
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... authority apart from truth . Thus they obey the laws , but are liable to revolt when these are shown to be of no value ; and this may be proved of all of them , looked at from a certain point of view . Injustice . The authority of the ...
... authority apart from truth . Thus they obey the laws , but are liable to revolt when these are shown to be of no value ; and this may be proved of all of them , looked at from a certain point of view . Injustice . The authority of the ...
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... authority , others in research and knowledge , others in pleasure . Others , who indeed are nearer the truth , have considered it necessary that the universal good which all men desire should not consist in any of those particular ...
... authority , others in research and knowledge , others in pleasure . Others , who indeed are nearer the truth , have considered it necessary that the universal good which all men desire should not consist in any of those particular ...
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... authority of Religion make us understand that there are two truths of faith equally constant - the one , that man in his state at creation or in that of grace is elevated above the whole of nature , made like unto God and sharer of his ...
... authority of Religion make us understand that there are two truths of faith equally constant - the one , that man in his state at creation or in that of grace is elevated above the whole of nature , made like unto God and sharer of his ...
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... authority . His reasons ought to be most cogent , having nothing but their own force . What does he say then in order to make us believe him ? Any man can do what Mahomet did , for he wrought no miracles , he was confirmed by no ...
... authority . His reasons ought to be most cogent , having nothing but their own force . What does he say then in order to make us believe him ? Any man can do what Mahomet did , for he wrought no miracles , he was confirmed by no ...
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Page 150 - I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, And will not remember thy sins.
Page 140 - Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces.
Page 150 - Remember the former things of old: For I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times the things that are not yet done, Saying, My counsel shall stand, And I will do all my pleasure...
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