Philosophy cannot and should not give us an account of faith, but should understand itself and know just what it has indeed to offer, without taking anything away, least of all cheating people out of something by making them think it is nothing.

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The way that the meaning of quote is interpreted depends on the context and the background of the person who reads it. Some people interpret this quote as a way to guide their life, while others see it as an excuse for not doing anything. The quote by Rene Descartes has always been associated with philosophy and logic, but it should be noted that Descartes did not say this at all. He said “The role of philosophy is to make us think about what we know”.

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