The two principles of truth, reason and senses, are not only both not …

Blaise Pascal
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The two principles of truth, reason and senses, are not only both not genuine, but are engaged in mutual deception. The senses deceive reason through false appearances, and the senses are disturbed by passions, which produce false impressions. ✨ Blaise Pascal (1966). Pascal Pensées, Penguin Classics
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