Baruch Spinoza Quotes

Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677)

Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677) was a Dutch philosopher who is commonly associated with the methodology of rationalism. He grew up in Amsterdam, from which he was later excommunicated, likely due to the radical nature of his ideas. He became quite well known for his skill as an optical lens grinder, and for his microscope and telescope lens designs. His preference was to live, write, and study in private, but he did correspond with quite a number of people. His last years were spent at The Hague, where he wrote his most famous work Ethics, which is written in the style of a geometrical treatise.

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Quotes by Baruch Spinoza…

So long, therefore, as we are not agitated by passions which are contrary to our nature, so long is the power of the soil by which it seeks to understand things not impeded; and so long, therefore, has it the power of forming clear and distinct ideas.

Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677)

A singular strength of mind is therefore required to enable a man to live among others consistently with his own ideas and convictions, to be master of himself, and not fall into the habits or exhibit the same passions as those with whom he associates.

Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677)