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Meditations on First Philosophy

by René Descartes

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"“For this reason, I procrastinated for so long that I would henceforth be at fault, were I to waste the time that remains for carrying out the project by brooding over it. […] At last I will apply myself earnestly and unreservedly to this general demolition of my opinions.” (p.13) (Part 2 of 2)
Oh, Descartes. Perfectionism and fear of initiating a creative and critical project was as apparent then as ever." — Apr 19, 2026 11:04AM

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― Seneca

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― Donald Barthelme, Snow White

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