René Descartes was born on March 31, 1596 in Touraine (now Descartes, named after Descartes) in the Andre-et-Loire, France, on February 11, 1650. Died in Stockholm, Sweden, is a world-famous French philosopher, mathematician, and physicist. He made important contributions to the development of modern mathematics and is considered the father of analytic geometry because of his formulation of the geometric coordinate system. He is also the founder of modern Western philosophical thought, a pioneer of modern materialism and the advocate of "universal skepticism". Hegel called him "the father of modern philosophy". His philosophical thoughts deeply influenced subsequent generations of Europeans, pioneering the so-called "Continental Rationalism" philosophy. He can be called one of the most influential giants in European philosophy and science in the 17th century, and is known as the "ancestor of modern science."

Descartes’ famous saying:

1. I think, therefore I am.

2. Reading all good books about Descartes means talking to many noble people.

3. My efforts in studying have not yielded any other benefits, except that I am increasingly aware of my ignorance.

4. When I doubt the existence of everything, I don’t have to doubt my own thoughts, because the only thing I can be sure of at this time is the existence of my own thoughts.

5. Reading good books is like visiting the sages who wrote books and having a heart-to-heart talk with them, and it is a superb conversation.

6. People who act very corruptly, as long as they start by following the right path, can be much ahead of those who leave the right path and run away.

7. In this world, conscience is distributed most fairly.

8. Opposing opinions are beneficial to me in two ways. On the one hand, they make me realize my mistakes, and on the other hand, most people see it more clearly than one person can see.

9. All good books read like talking to the most outstanding people in the world in the past.

10. Only by obeying reason can we become adults.

11. Doubt is the ancestor of reason.

12. Hesitation is the greatest harm.

In 2016, the world is big, and the most equitable distribution is common sense.

In 2016, we should make the pursuit of truth our lifelong career.

15. Will, understanding, imagination and all functions of feeling all come from thinking.

16. The more you study, the more you discover your ignorance.

17. Reading outstanding books is like having a conversation with the most outstanding figures of the past.

18. Respect others. Introduction to Descartes: Only by respecting others can you be respected.

19. It is not enough to have excellent intelligence. The main problem is how to use it well.

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