There is nothing more ancient than the truth
French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist. A native of the Kingdom of France, he spent about 20 years of his life in the Dutch Republic after serving for a while in the Dutch States Army of Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange and the Stadtholder of the United Provinces.
O man you are busy working for the world, and the world is busy trying to turn you out
Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit
Imagination is more important than knowledge
The only stable state is the one in which all men are equal before the law.
Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth
Vision without power does bring moral elevation but cannot give a lasting culture
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