Quote by Blaise Pascal

If you gain, you gain all. If you lose, you lose nothing. Wager then, without hesitation, that He exists.

If you gain, you gain all. If you lose, you lose nothing. Wa

Summary

This quote, attributed to the famous French mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal, suggests that believing in the existence of God is a rational wager. It implies that if one chooses to believe in God and it is true, they gain everything, including eternal salvation. Conversely, if one believes in God and it turns out to be false, they lose nothing since there is no afterlife. In contrast, if one chooses not to believe in God and it is true, they risk losing everything, whereas if it is false, they gain nothing. Hence, the quote encourages individuals to choose belief in God as a rational and advantageous decision.

By Blaise Pascal

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