John Holt (Lord Chief Justice) vs. Blaise Pascal
Side-by-side comparison of two thinkers
John Holt (Lord Chief Justice)
1689 – 1710
Law
United Kingdom
Sir John Holt was an English lawyer who served as Lord Chief Justice of England from 17 April 1689 to his death. He is frequently credited with playing a major role in ending the prosecution of witches in English law.
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"I am far from being such a Judge as shall lay any intolerable yoke upon any one's neck."
35 quotes
Blaise Pascal
1623 – 1662
Mathematics
Canada
Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, philosopher, and Catholic writer.
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"The heart has its reasons which reason knows not."
48 quotes
Connections
Blaise Pascal was influenced by John Holt (Lord Chief Justice)
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