[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fodk-iC9jfpMp46hY_zNXYaEpZ3VRgppyur2ZNK4Hv8E":3,"$f94MFXQlr8jQDQLyPWojFMLxHkm-pQ0NwotjrwdhVb6o":40},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},5362,"Rene Descartes","R",224,null,"rene-descartes",[12,16,20,24,27,30,33,37],{"tag_id":13,"tag_name":14,"tag_count":15},270,"philosophy",13,{"tag_id":17,"tag_name":18,"tag_count":19},56,"thinking",10,{"tag_id":21,"tag_name":22,"tag_count":23},352,"science",6,{"tag_id":25,"tag_name":26,"tag_count":23},713,"truth",{"tag_id":28,"tag_name":29,"tag_count":23},2546,"math",{"tag_id":31,"tag_name":32,"tag_count":23},7351,"philosophical",{"tag_id":34,"tag_name":35,"tag_count":36},222,"inspirational",5,{"tag_id":38,"tag_name":39,"tag_count":36},3624,"doubt",{"quotes":41,"pagination":107},[42,51,58,65,71,77,83,89,95,101],{"id":43,"quote_text":44,"author_id":5,"source_id":45,"has_image":46,"author":47,"source":48,"quote_tag":49,"commentary":50},4026487,"The chief use of wisdom lies in its teaching us to be masters of our passions and to control them with such skill that the evils which they cause are quite bearable, and even become a source of joy.",8,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is likely from Rene Descartes' writings, possibly in his work \"Les Passions de l'Ame\" (The Passions of the Soul), where he explores the nature of emotions and their relationship to reason. As a philosopher living in 17th-century France, Descartes was grappling with the implications of the scientific revolution on human understanding, including the role of passions in shaping our experiences.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nDescartes' statement highlights the counter-intuitive idea that true mastery over one's emotions lies not in suppressing or eliminating them entirely but rather in learning to navigate their impact. By acknowledging and even finding joy in the \"evils\" caused by strong emotions, we can transform a potential source of suffering into an opportunity for growth.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, try reframing intense emotional experiences as catalysts for creativity, innovation, or personal evolution. Rather than trying to suppress feelings of anxiety or fear, use them as fuel to drive forward and explore new possibilities in your work or creative pursuits.",{"id":52,"quote_text":53,"author_id":5,"source_id":45,"has_image":46,"author":54,"source":55,"quote_tag":56,"commentary":57},4026482,"The reading of good books is like a conversation with the best men of past centuries— in fact like a prepared conversation, in which they reveal only the best of their thoughts.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nRene Descartes wrote these lines around 1647, likely while living in France. During this period, he was reflecting on the role of books and knowledge in his life, amidst a tumultuous time of war, disease, and philosophical debate. This quote is part of his broader musings on education and intellectual pursuits.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nDescartes' statement reveals a paradox at its core: that engaging with written works can be both passive and active at the same time. He suggests that reading is not just about absorbing information but also an invitation to converse with some of humanity's greatest minds, subtly implying a dynamic interplay between reader and text.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this insight today, one should approach reading as a reciprocal conversation, actively engaging with the ideas presented rather than passively consuming them. By doing so, professionals and creatives can unlock new perspectives and insights that might not be immediately apparent through mere information absorption.",{"id":59,"quote_text":60,"author_id":5,"source_id":45,"has_image":46,"author":61,"source":62,"quote_tag":63,"commentary":64},4026457,"Wonder is the first of all passion.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote, \"Wonder is the first of all passions,\" is attributed to the French philosopher and mathematician René Descartes (1596-1650). It is likely from one of his early writings, possibly from his treatise \"The World\" (Le Monde), which he began working on in the early 1630s. During this period, Descartes was in the midst of his intellectual journey, grappling with the fundamental nature of reality, knowledge, and human understanding.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nDescartes' statement highlights a paradox: wonder, often seen as a passive and receptive emotion, is actually the driving force behind intellectual curiosity and discovery. This sentiment underscores the idea that true inquiry begins not with a desire to prove or assert, but with a willingness to be astonished and perplexed by the unknown.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, adopt a curious and open-ended approach to your work, allowing yourself to be perplexed by the challenges you face, rather than immediately seeking solutions. By embracing the passion of wonder, you'll be more likely to ask the right questions, explore new perspectives, and uncover innovative solutions to complex problems.",{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":45,"has_image":46,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":9},4026445,"In order to seek truth, it is necessary once in the course of our life to doubt, as far as possible, of all things.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":45,"has_image":46,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},4026437,"Reason is the only thing that makes us men, and distinguishes us from the beasts.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":78,"quote_text":79,"author_id":5,"source_id":45,"has_image":46,"author":80,"source":81,"quote_tag":82,"commentary":9},4026417,"What does reason know? Reason only knows what it has succeeded in learning.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":84,"quote_text":85,"author_id":5,"source_id":45,"has_image":46,"author":86,"source":87,"quote_tag":88,"commentary":9},4026395,"I think therefore I am.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":90,"quote_text":91,"author_id":5,"source_id":23,"has_image":46,"author":92,"source":93,"quote_tag":94,"commentary":9},3369749,"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.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":96,"quote_text":97,"author_id":5,"source_id":23,"has_image":46,"author":98,"source":99,"quote_tag":100,"commentary":9},3369741,"It is best not to go on for great quest for truth, it will only make you miserable.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":102,"quote_text":103,"author_id":5,"source_id":23,"has_image":46,"author":104,"source":105,"quote_tag":106,"commentary":9},3369725,"I desire to live in peace and to continue the life I have begun under the motto ’to live well you must live unseen.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":108,"totalPages":109,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":19},1,23]