Of 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 SpinozaPhilosophy has no end in view save truth; faith looks for nothing but obedience and piety.
Baruch SpinozaThe supreme mystery of despotism, its prop and stay, is to keep men in a state of deception, and with the specious title of religion to cloak the fear by which they must be held in check, so that they will fight for their servitude as if for salvation.
Baruch SpinozaThose who know the true use of money, and regulate the measure of wealth according to their needs, live contented with few things.
Baruch Spinoza