None are more taken in by flattery than the proud, who wish to be the first and are not. Baruch Spinoza proud flattery Change image and share on social
Whatsoever is, is in God, and without God nothing can be, or be conceived. Baruch Spinoza conceive whatsoever god Change image and share on social
Blessedness is not the reward of virtue but virtue itself. Baruch Spinoza reward virtue blessedness Change image and share on social
Self-complacency is pleasure accompanied by the idea of oneself as cause. Baruch Spinoza idea accompany oneself Change image and share on social
The world would be happier if men had the same capacity to be silent that they have to speak. Baruch Spinoza speak silent happy Change image and share on social
There is no hope unmingled with fear, and no fear unmingled with hope. Baruch Spinoza hope unmingled fear Change image and share on social
I have striven not to laugh at human actions, not to weep at them, nor to hate them, but to understand them. Baruch Spinoza strive action weep Change image and share on social
For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice. Baruch Spinoza war mere state Change image and share on social
He alone is free who lives with free consent under the entire guidance of reason. Baruch Spinoza entire free live Change image and share on social