DESCARTES, RENE : It is well to know something of the manners of various peoples, in order more sanely to judge our own, and that we do not think that everything against our modes is ridiculous, and against reason, as those who have seen nothing are accustomed to think.
DESCARTES, RENE : Whenever anyone has offended me, I try to raise my soul so high that the offense cannot reach it.
DESCARTES, RENE : 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.