“The knowledge of God without that of man's misery causes pride. The knowledge of man's misery without that of God causes despair. The knowledge of Jesus Christ is the middle course, because in Him we find both God and our misery.”

French mathematician, physicist, inventor, philosopher, and Catholic writer

Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, philosopher, and Catholic writer. He remains known for work that spans science, thought, and faith. Pascal’s name is associated with a wide range of intellectual work, from mathematics and physics to invention and philosophical writing. His Catholic writings are part of that legacy as well, giving his work a distinctly reflective and religious dimension.