The senses deceive from time to time, and it is prudent never to trust wholly those who have deceived us even once.
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Nationality: French Type: Mathematician Born: March 31, 1596 Death: February 11, 1650 |
“Action and reaction, ebb and flow, trial and error, change - this is the rhythm of living. Out of our over-confidence, fear; out of our fear, clearer vision, fresh hope. And out of hope, progress.”
“The pressure of special interests, the demands of special sections of the state, the needs of friends, all must be subordinated to the good of the people as a whole.”