Blaise Pascal Quotes

When we see a natural style, we are astonished and charmed; for we expected to see an author, and we find a person.

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• When we see a natural style, we are astonished and charmed; for we expected to see an author, and we find a person.

  

  Blaise Pascal
  • Style
  • Author
  • Astonished