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As men are not able to fight against death, misery, ignorance, they have taken it into their heads, in order to be happy, not to think of them at all.
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"As men are not able to fight against death, misery, ignorance, they have taken it into their heads, in order to be happy, not to think of them at all."
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As men are not able to fight against death, misery, ignorance, they have taken it into their heads, in order to be happy, not to think of them at all. — Blaise Pascal

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Blaise Pascal was a Philosopher from Kingdom of France (1623–1662).

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This quote is attributed to Blaise Pascal, a Philosopher from Kingdom of France.
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Blaise Pascal lived from 1623 – 1662.
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