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For Descartes, wisdom was the practical application of reason to life. He famously stated, 'It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well. ' He believed that wisdom consists in the mastery of one's own thoughts and emotions. By following a clear method of reasoning, we can distinguish between truth and error, and make choices that lead to tranquility. He teaches that wisdom is a skill that must be cultivated through the disciplined use of the intellect.
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