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Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, philosopher, theologian, and writer. He is best known for his work on probability, his invention of the first mechanical calculator, and his Pensées, a collection of philosophical and religious writings. Pascal was born in Clermont-Ferrand, France, in 1623. He died in Paris in 1662 at the age of 39.

Here are some of his most notable achievements:

* Invented the first mechanical calculator, the Pascaline
* Developed the theory of probability
* Wrote the Pensées, a collection of philosophical and religious writings
* Made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, physics, and theology

Pascal was a brilliant and versatile thinker who made significant contributions to many different fields. He is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Western thought.

It is man's natural sickness to believe that he possesses the truth.