Last Saturday I posted an article about finding inspiration in the classics. Writing it reminded me of all the reasons on why I chose to embark on this classic-inspired life. Then yesterday when researching today's Bitesize Inspiration I came across this quote by Rene Descartes, French philosopher, mathematician and scientist. Famous for the quote - "I think, therefore I am," Descartes focused much of his philosophical writing and teaching around the metaphysical. This week's quote, however, is a lot more straight forward than that.
When we spend time with classic literature, music or art from the past, we are indeed embarking on a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries. We listen to what they have to say, to what they can teach us and how we can empathise with them. When we have conversations such as these we no longer feel alone. Isn't that reason enough to dive into the classics?
Have a lovely week, and thank you for stopping by.
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