Quotemeal: Oct. 8th, 1959

Thursday, October 8, 1959

"Let us weigh the gain and the loss, in wagering that God is. Consider these alternatives: if you win, you win all, if you lose you lose nothing. Do not hesitate, then, to wager that he is."
— Blaise Pascal

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Illustration of Blaise Pascal — "Let us weigh the gain and the loss, in wagering that God is. Consider these alternatives: if you win, you win all, if you lose you lose nothing. Do not hesitate, then, to wager that he is."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.