We strive to further the occurrence of whatever we imagine will lead to Joy, and to avert or destroy what we imagine is contrary to it, or will lead to Sadness.
Baruch SpinozaThe human mind cannot be absolutely destroyed along with the body, but something of it remains, which is eternal.
Baruch SpinozaI have resolved to demonstrate by a certain and undoubted course of argument, or to deduce from the very condition of human nature, not what is new and unheard of, but only such things as agree best with practice.
Baruch SpinozaThings which are accidentally the causes either of hope or fear are called good or evil omens.
Baruch Spinoza