Ellis PetersOne century's saint is the next century's heretic ... and one century's heretic is the next century's saint. It is as well to think long and calmly before affixing either name to any man.
About This Quote
This quote by the French philosopher Blaise Pascal is a great reminder that people are constantly in motion. There is no one way to live your life. The best thing you can do is have the courage to try something new.
Source: The Heretics Apprentice
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