So we can only know God well by knowing our iniquities. Therefore thos…

Blaise Pascal
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So we can only know God well by knowing our iniquities. Therefore those who have known God, without knowing their wretchedness, have not glorified Him, but have glorified themselves. ✨ Pascal's Pensées: Selections.
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So we can only know God well by knowing our iniquities. Therefore those who have known God, without knowing their wretchedness, have not glorified Him, but have glorified themselves. ✨ Pascal's Pensées: Selections.

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