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Finally there are simple ideas of which no definition can be given there are also axioms or postulates, or in a word pri
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"Finally there are simple ideas of which no definition can be given; there are also axioms or postulates, or in a word primary principles, which cannot be proved and have no need of proof"

- Gottfried Leibniz

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In this quote, Gottfried Leibniz is talking about the presence of easy concepts that can not be specified, as well as essential concepts or axioms that can not be shown but are still vital to understanding the world. Essentially, Leibniz is acknowledging that there are some fundamental concepts that we merely take for granted as reality, without needing to describe or validate them in any way.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Gottfried Leibniz between July 1, 1646 and November 14, 1716. He/she was a famous Philosopher from Germany. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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