If the way which, as I have shown, leads hither seems very difficult, it can nevertheless be found. Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677)
Baruch Spinoza Quote – “So long, therefore, as we are not agitated by passions…”
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)
Baruch Spinoza Quote – “A singular strength of mind…”
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)
Baruch Spinoza Quote – “There is nothing more useful to man…”
There is nothing more useful to man than that which most agrees with his own nature. Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677)
Baruch Spinoza Quote – “I have earnestly endeavoured not to laugh at human actions…”
I have earnestly endeavoured not to laugh at human actions, nor to lament them, but to understand them. Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677)
Baruch Spinoza Quote – “Those who are believed to be the most mild and humble…”
Those who are believed to be the most mild and humble are usually the most ambitious and envious. Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677)
Baruch Spinoza Quote – “One who uses his understanding correctly…”
It follows absolutely, that one who uses his understanding correctly, can fall a prey to no sorrow. Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677)
Baruch Spinoza Quote – “I saw that all things which occasioned me any anxiety…”
I saw that all things which occasioned me any anxiety or fear had in themselves nothing of good or evil, except in so far as the mind was moved by them. Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677)
Baruch Spinoza Quote – “He who would distinguish the true from the false…”
He who would distinguish the true from the false must have a clear idea of what is true and false. Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677)
Baruch Spinoza Quote – “From this kind of knowledge…”
From this kind of knowledge arises the most perfect satisfaction and contentment. Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677)