[91] P. 71, l. 5. To prove Divinity from the works of nature.—A traditional argument of the Stoics like Cicero and Seneca, and of rationalist theologians like Raymond Sebond, Charron, etc. It is the argument from Design in modern philosophy.
[92] P. 71, l. 27. Nemo novit, etc.—Matthew xi, 27. In the Vulgate, it is Neque patrem quis novit, etc. Pascal's biblical quotations are often incorrect. Many seem to have been made from memory.
[93] P. 71, l. 30. Those who seek God find Him.—Matthew vii, 7.
[94] P. 72, l. 3. Vere tu es Deus absconditus.—Is. xiv, 15.
[95] P. 72, l. 22. Ne evacuetur crux Christi.—I Cor. i, 17. In the Vulgate we haveut non instead of ne.
[96] P. 72, l. 25. The machine.—A Cartesian expression. Descartes considered animals as mere automata. According to Pascal, whatever does not proceed in us from reflective thought is a product of a necessary mechanism, which has its root in the body, and which is continued into the mind in imagination and the passions. It is therefore necessary for man so to alter, and adjust this mechanism, that it will always follow, and not obstruct, the good will.
[97] P. 73, l. 3. Justus ex fide vivit.—Romans i, 17.
[98] P. 73, l. 5. Fides ex auditu.—Romans x, 17.
[99] P. 73, l. 12. The creature.—What is purely natural in us.
[100] P. 74, l. 15. Inclina cor meum, Deus.—Ps. cxix, 36.