Blaise Pascal Quotes

The majority is the best way, because it is visible, and has strength to make itself obeyed. Yet it is the opinion of the least able.

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• The majority is the best way, because it is visible, and has strength to make itself obeyed. Yet it is the opinion of the least able.

  

  Blaise Pascal
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