Only that thing is free which exists by the necessities of its own nature, and is determined in its actions by itself alone. Baruch Spinoza actiondetermineexist Change image and share on social
He alone is free who lives with free consent under the entire guidance of reason. Baruch Spinoza consententirefree 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 absencebenevolenceconfidence Change image and share on social
To give aid to every poor man is far beyond the reach and power of every man. Care of the poor is incumbent on society as a whole. Baruch Spinoza aidcaregive Change image and share on social
The greatest pride, or the greatest despondency, is the greatest ignorance of one's self. Baruch Spinoza despondencygreatignorance 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 actionhatehuman Change image and share on social
It may easily come to pass that a vain man may become proud and imagine himself pleasing to all when he is in reality a universal nuisance. Baruch Spinoza easilyimagineman Change image and share on social
All things excellent are as difficult as they are rare. Baruch Spinoza difficultexcellentrare Change image and share on social
Do not weep; do not wax indignant. Understand. Baruch Spinoza indignantunderstandwax Change image and share on social
Pride is pleasure arising from a man's thinking too highly of himself. Baruch Spinoza arisehighlyman Change image and share on social
