‘Make them wish it were true… and show it’

Last month I ended with some words from Blaise Pascal (1623–1662). Here’s the full quotation:

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‘Men despise religion. They hate it and are afraid it may be true. The cure for this is first to show that religion is not contrary to reason, but worthy of reverence and respect. Next, make it attractive, make good men wish it were true, and then show that it is.’