Baruch Spinoza (24 November 1632 – 21 February 1677) — later Benedict de Spinoza — was a Jewish-Dutch philosopher.
Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice. Use this quote
Only that thing is free which exists by the necessities of its own nature, and is determined in its actions by itself alone. Use this quote
Nothing exists from whose nature some effect does not follow. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
Peace is not the absence of war, but a virtue based on strength of character. Use this quote
Ambition is the immoderate desire for power. Use this quote
I do not know how to teach philosophy without becoming a disturber of established religion. Use this quote
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. Use this quote