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The greatness of man is great in that he knows himself to be wretched. A tree does not know itself to be wretched.

Quote by Blaise Pascal about greatness, man.

Blaise Pascal

Blaise Pascal 1623 - 1662, french mathematician, physicist, and religious philosopher

Was born on: 19 jun 1623.
Died on 19 aug 1662, at 39 years old.

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