Quote by Rene Descartes
If I found any new truths in the sciences, I can say that they follow from, or depend on, five or six principal problems which I succeeded in solving and which I regard as so many battles where the fortunes of war were on my side.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker suggests that any new discoveries or truths in the sciences can be attributed to the successful resolution of five or six significant problems. They compare these solved problems to battles won, emphasizing the role of determination and strategic thinking in advancing scientific knowledge. The quote highlights the speaker's belief that their ability to solve these key problems has led to important breakthroughs and has a significant impact on the progress of scientific understanding.