Common sense is the most widely shared commodity in the world, for every man is convinced that he is well supplied with it.

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"The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest of the past centuries."

- René Descartes

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"Cogito Ergo Sum | "I Think, Therefore I Am.""

- René Descartes

Belief in Self

"Cogito, ergo sum. — I think, therefore I am."

- René Descartes

Belief in Self

"The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries."

- René Descartes

Education

"It is not enough to have a good mind; the important thing is to use it well."

- René Descartes

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"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."

- Charlie Munger

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"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."

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"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."

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"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."

- Bridger Winegar

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"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."

- Zimbabwean Proverb

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