René Descartes was a French philosopher, mathematician and scientist who lived from 1596 to 1650. He is famous for his statement “I think, therefore I am.” Descartes is considered a founder of modern philosophy and made important contributions to mathematics, including the development of Cartesian coordinates. He aimed to build a system of knowledge based on reason and doubt, seeking clear and certain truths.
This is a collection of quotes by René Descartes.
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God created the earth, but the Dutch created the Netherlands.
René DescartesI think, therefore I am.
René DescartesLatin: Cogito, ergo sum
It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.
René DescartesThere is nothing so strange and so unbelievable that it has not been said by one philosopher or another.
René Descartes