Archimedes, that he might transport the entire globe... demanded only a point that was firm and immovable; so also, I shall be entitled to entertain the highest expectations, if I am fortunate enough to discover only one thing that is certain and indubitable.


Discourse On Method, Meditations And Principles: Descartes : Discourse On Method (ed. Hachette UK, 2012) - ISBN: 9781780223834

René Descartes Quotes

Archimedes, that he might transport the entire globe... demanded only a point that was firm and immovable; so also, I shall be entitled to entertain...

Archimedes, that he might transport the entire globe... demanded only a point that was firm and immovable; so also, I shall be entitled to entertain...

Archimedes, that he might transport the entire globe... demanded only a point that was firm and immovable; so also, I shall be entitled to entertain...

Archimedes, that he might transport the entire globe... demanded only a point that was firm and immovable; so also, I shall be entitled to entertain...