Character: Rene Descartes



To conquer, rather, yourself than fate, and change, rather, your desires than the world order; to believe that there is nothing that is entirely in our control, with the exception of our thoughts.
History of philosophy Galina Valentinovna Grinenko Rene Descartes
desire people people the inevitability rock destiny no philosophy order
№ 466486   Added MegaMozg 04-05-2024 / 03:21
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The task of the thinking man is to strengthen the power of reason over the tyranny of the senses.
History of philosophy Galina Valentinovna Grinenko Rene Descartes
power philosophy task France human
№ 466485   Added MegaMozg 04-05-2024 / 03:18
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Doubt is useful and necessary; it is an obligatory stage on the path to truth. You can doubt everything, but for this it is still necessary that there be someone who doubts, thinks, reflects.
History of philosophy Galina Valentinovna Grinenko Rene Descartes
doubt philosophy
№ 466484   Added MegaMozg 04-05-2024 / 03:15
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There is no absolute peace in the world.
History of philosophy Galina Valentinovna Grinenko Rene Descartes
philosophy France
№ 466483   Added MegaMozg 04-05-2024 / 03:12
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Religious truths are beyond our understanding, we just have to believe in them, so I would never dare to embrace them with my weak reasoning.
History of philosophy Galina Valentinovna Grinenko Rene Descartes
religion Church never philosophy France
№ 466482   Added MegaMozg 04-05-2024 / 03:09
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