Truths are more likely to have been discovered by one man than by nation
RENE DESCARTESEach problem that I solved became a rule which served afterwards to solve other problems.
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For to be possessed of a vigorous mind is not enough; the prime requisite is rightly to apply it.
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It is best not to go on for great quest for truth , it will only make you miserable
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Conquer yourself rather than the world.
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That we conduct our thoughts along different ways, and do not fix our attention on the same objects.
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It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.
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Each problem that I solved became a rule which served afterwards to solve other problems.
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Am I so tied to a body and senses that I am incapable of existing without them?
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I had become aware, as early as my college days, that no opinion, however absurd and incredible can be imagined, that has not been held by one of the philosophers.
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The dreams we imagine when we are asleep should not in any way make us doubt the truth of the thoughts we have when we are awake.
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At last I will devote myself sincerely and without reservation to the general demolition of my opinions.
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Except our own thoughts, there is nothing absolutely in our power.
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To know what people really think, pay attention to what they do, rather than what they say.
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The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest men of past centuries.
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Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it.
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All that is necessary to right action is right judgment, and to the best action the most correct judgment.
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