Blaise Pascal. A Young student approached (Ideas or actions intended to deal with problem or situation) the famous French scientist and philosopher, (Wise person who is rational) Blaise Pascal, and declared, " If I had your brains, I would be a better person." Pondering (deeply or seriously thoughful) the depth of that statement, Pascal paused momentarily before replying, " Be a better person, and you will have my brains."