Rene Descartes Quotes

The two operations of our understanding, intuition and deduction, on which alone we have said we must rely in the acquisition of knowledge.

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

I think; therefore I am.

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This quote, often attributed to philosopher René Descartes, expresses the idea that one's existence is confirmed through the act of thinking. It highlights the connection between consciousness and self-awareness.

I am indeed amazed when I consider how weak my min... -Rene Descartes

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

When it is not in our power to follow what is true... -Rene Descartes

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

A state is better governed which has few laws, and... -Rene Descartes

A state is better governed which has few laws, and those laws strictly observed.

I hope that posterity will judge me kindly, not only as to the things which I have explained, but also to those which I have intentionally omitted so as to leave to others the pleasure of discovery.

I am accustomed to sleep and in my dreams to imagine the same things that lunatics imagine when awake.

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.

The reading of all good books is like a conversati... -Rene Descartes

The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries.

Perfect numbers like perfect men are very rare.

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This quote draws a parallel between perfect numbers, which have special mathematical properties, and perfect men, suggesting that both are exceedingly rare and exceptional in their respective domains.

Each problem that I solved became a rule, which se... -Rene Descartes

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

It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thi... -Rene Descartes

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

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This quote emphasizes the importance of applying one's intelligence and abilities effectively. It suggests that possessing intellectual capacity or potential is insufficient if not accompanied by the wise and skillful utilization of those mental faculties.

Except our own thoughts, there is nothing absolute... -Rene Descartes

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

Rene Descartes Quotes

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