Conflict Quote by Peter Abelard

“I preferred the weapons of dialectic to all the other teachings of philosophy, and armed with these, I chose the conflicts of disputation rather than the trophies of war.” quote by Peter Abelard — Download Open image

“I preferred the weapons of dialectic to all the other teachings of philosophy, and armed with these, I chose the conflicts of disputation rather than the trophies of war.”

Peter Abelard

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“Assiduous and frequent questioning is indeed the first key to wisdom... for by doubting we come to inquiry; through inquiring we perceive the truth...”

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By doubting we come to inquiry. By inquiry we come to Truth.

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“By doubting we are led to enquiry, and by enquiry we discern the truth.”

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“We do many things carelessly or unwillingly, but nothing studiously unless we are willing and apply ourselves.”

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“By doubting we come to enquiry, and through enquiry we perceive truth.”

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