“Vanity of science. Knowledge of physical science will not console me for ignorance of morality in time of affliction, but knowledge of morality will always console me for ignorance of physical science.”

French mathematician and philosopher of the 17th century, Pascal is best known for his work in probability theory and the development of the Pascaline, an early mechanical calculator. His philosophical writings, particularly *Pensées*, explore faith, reason, and the human condition with a blend of rigor and poetic reflection.