Tag Archives: Descartes

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

Posted on 4 July 2013 by philosiblog

It is not enough to have a good mind, the main thing is to use it well. – René Descartes What does that mean? This is a quote from the same guy who said that because he thought, he was (that he … Continue reading →

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To know what people really think, pay regard to what they do, rather than what they say

Posted on 28 December 2011 by philosiblog

To know what people really think, pay regard to what they do, rather than what they say. – Descartes What does that mean? This quote reminds us that people will say things that they think you want to hear, or … Continue reading →

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