"The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries". This quote shows how much Descartes gives importance to knowledge and finding knowledge through books. Every book has thoughts, memories, experiences and knowledge from the authors and Descartes sees how vital it is to learn from past and present brilliant minds. Though this a great quote I was still surprised to see it from Rene Descartes as he read a lot of books before and while in University and was not satisfied with the results. He felt like books didn't give the whole picture and wanted to travel the world and see for himself if there was a single truth on the earth.
It's amazing how a person gives that much effort and comes to the conclusion that he cannot find the truths from all that knowledge. Makes me think how little we know right now.
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