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Blaise Pascal quote about sin from Pensées (1670) - There are only two kinds of men: the righteous who believe themselves sinners; the rest, sinners, who believe themselves righteous.

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Quotes by Blaise Pascal · Quotes from Pensées · Quotes about sin · Quotes about virtue · Quotes about belief

“ There are only two kinds of men: the righteous who believe themselves sinners; the rest, sinners, who believe themselves righteous. ”

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Author

Blaise Pascal

Source

Pensées

Topic

sin virtue belief

Date

1670

Language

English

Reference

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Translated by W. F. Trotter

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http://www.gutenberg.org/files/18269/18269-h/18269-h.htm

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Blaise Pascal quote about sin from Pensées (1670) - There are only two kinds of men: the righteous who believe themselves sinners; the rest, sinners, who believe themselves righteous.

Blaise Pascal quote about sin from Pensées (1670) - There are only two kinds of men: the righteous who believe themselves sinners; the rest, sinners, who believe themselves righteous.