Quote of René Descartes - I think, therefore I am....

Biography - René Descartes:

French philosopher, mathematician and scientist.
Born: 1596 - Died: 1650
Period:
17th century
Place of birth: France
France

I think, therefore I am.

René Descartes - Discourse on the Method

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Quote source: Discourse on the Method

Wikisource - Œuvres de Descartes (fr)

Translation

(Latin, French, German)

Cogito ergo sum.

Je pense, donc je suis.

René Descartes - Discours de la méthode

Ich denke, also bin ich.

René Descartes - Discours de la méthode

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