René Descartes
1596–1650 · French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist
The entire method consists in the order and arrangement of the things to which the mind's eye must turn so that we can discover some truth.
— René DescartesSo blind is the curiosity by which mortals are possessed, that they often conduct their minds along unexplored routes, having no reason to hope for success, but merely being willing to risk the experiment of finding whether the truth they seek lies there.
— René DescartesIn order to seek truth, it is necessary once in the course of our life, to doubt, as far as possible, of all things.
— René DescartesJe pense, donc je suis.
— René Descartes