Love or hatred towards a thing, which we conceive to be free, must, other things being similar, be greater than if it were felt towards a thing acting by necessity.
Baruch SpinozaOf all the things that are beyond my power, I value nothing more highly than to be allowed the honor of entering into bonds of friendship with people who sincerely love truth. For, of things beyond our power, I believe there is nothing in the world which we can love with tranquility except such men.
Baruch SpinozaThe greatest pride, or the greatest despondency, is the greatest ignorance of one's self.
Baruch SpinozaI do not presume that I have found the best philosophy, I know that I understand the true philosophy.
Baruch Spinoza