Quote by Blaise Pascal

This religion taught to her children what men have only been able to discover by their greatest knowledge.

This religion taught to her children what men have only been

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's religion has imparted wisdom and understanding to their children that even the most knowledgeable men have only been able to acquire through their greatest efforts. It highlights the idea that this religious belief system has a deep and profound understanding of life, truth, and spirituality, potentially surpassing the limits of human knowledge. It emphasizes the significance and superiority of this particular religion in imparting profound insights and teachings to future generations.

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