Famous quote by Rene Descartes

"Common sense is the most fairly distributed thing in the world, for each one thinks he is so well-endowed with it that even those who are hardest to satisfy in all other matters are not in the habit of desiring more of it than they already have"

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This quote by Rene Descartes talks with the idea that common sense is something that is universally shared as well as comprehended. He recommends that everyone believes they have sufficient good sense to manage, which also those who are difficult to please in other areas are not searching for even more of it. This indicates that sound judgment is something that is innate which every person has accessibility to. It is an axiom that is not dependent on any type of external aspects. Descartes is suggesting that sound judgment is something that is shared by all, which it is something that is not seeking improvement. He is highlighting the value of good sense and its capacity to aid us choose as well as browse life. This quote is a tip that common sense is something that all of us possess which it is something that must be valued and appreciated.

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France Flag This quote is from Rene Descartes between March 31, 1596 and February 11, 1650. He/she was a famous Mathematician from France. The author also have 28 other quotes.
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