René Descartes

Quotes by René Descartes

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Philosopher · French · 1596–1650

French philosopher (1596–1650)

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“...we ought also to consider as false all that is doubtful.”
— René Descartes, Principles of Philosophy
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“So blind is the curiosity by which mortals are possessed, that they often conduct their minds along unexplored routes, having no reason to hope for success, but merely being willing to risk the exp...”
— René Descartes, Rules for the Direction of the Mind
blind curiosity

“Booty Butt, Booty Butt, Booty Butt Cheeks”
— René Descartes
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“With me, everything turns into mathematics.”
— René Descartes
math mathematics

“I took especially great pleasure in mathematics because of the certainty and the evidence of its arguments.”
— René Descartes
mathematics

“Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems.”
— René Descartes, Discourse on Method
problem rule

“...reading good books is like engaging in conversation with the most cultivated minds of past centuries who had composed them, or rather, taking part in a well-conducted dialogue in which such mind...”
— René Descartes, Discourse on Method
reading-books

“[About Pierre de Fermat] It cannot be denied that he has had many exceptional ideas, and that he is a highly intelligent man. For my part, however, I have always been taught to take a broad overvie...”
— René Descartes
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“I think therefore I am.”
— Rene Descartes
thought

“It is not enough to have a good mind the main thing is to use it well.”
— Rene Descartes
Good Mind Well