Blaise Pascal Quotes:
Ocupation: Mathematician
Life: June 19, 1623 - August 19, 1662
Birthday: June 19
Death: August 19
In order to enter into a real knowledge of your condition, consider it in this image: A man was cast by a tempest upon an unknown island, the inhabitants of which were in trouble to find their king, who was lost; and having a strong resemblance both in form and face to this king, he was taken for him, and acknowledged in this capacity by all the people.
source: Blaise Pascal (2007). “Blaise Pascal: Thoughts, Letters, and Minor Works”, p.382, Cosimo, Inc.
topic: Strong, Kings, Real, Real Knowledge
