Author: Rene Descartes

Quotes

When it is not in our power to follow what is true, we ought to follow what is most probable.

When it is not in our power to follow what is true, we ought to follow what is most probable.

- Rene Descartes

It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.

It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.

- Rene Descartes

Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems.

Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems.

- Rene Descartes

I am indeed amazed when I consider how weak my mind is and how prone to error.

I am indeed amazed when I consider how weak my mind is and how prone to error.

- Rene Descartes

I think; therefore I am.

I think; therefore I am.

- Rene Descartes

The senses deceive from time to time, and it is prudent never to trust wholly those who have deceived us even once.

The senses deceive from time to time, and it is prudent never to trust wholly those who have deceived us even once.

- Rene Descartes

Perfect numbers like perfect men are very rare.

Perfect numbers like perfect men are very rare.

- Rene Descartes

If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.

If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.

- Rene Descartes

Except our own thoughts, there is nothing absolutely in our power.

Except our own thoughts, there is nothing absolutely in our power.

- Rene Descartes

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