Blaise Pascal (1623–1662) French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer, and Christian philosopher
“Those who are actuated by the desire of fame and glory are amazingly gratified by approbation and praise, even though it comes from their inferiors.”
Letter 12, 6.
Letters, Book IV
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