I hope that posterity will judge me kindly, not only as to the things which I have explained, but also to those which I have intentionally omitted so as to leave to others the pleasure of discovery. – Rene Descartes
Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems. – Rene Descartes
Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it. – Rene Descartes
When it is not in our power to follow what is true, we ought to follow what is most probable. – Rene Descartes
Wish on everything. Pink cars are good, especially old ones. And stars of course, first stars and shooting stars. Planes will do if they are the first light in the sky and look like stars. Wish in tunnels, holding your breath and lifting your feet off the ground. Birthday candles. Baby teeth. – Francesca Lia Block