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Find important quotes and citations by the author Baruch de Spinoza.
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Peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from force of character.Quote 3220
Minds are not conquered by force, but by love and high-mindedness.Quote 3219
Hatred is increased by being reciprocated, and can on the other hand be destroyed by love.Quote 3218
All things excellent are as difficult as they are rare.More quotes on the topics: wisdom perseverance
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Blessedness is not the reward of virtue, but virtue itself.Quote 1338
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.More quotes on the topics: help humanity poverty power society carefulness
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Ambition is the immoderate desire for powerQuote 1034
Do not weep; do not wax indignant. UnderstandMore quotes on the topics: understanding serenity sadness troubles
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All happiness or unhappiness solely depends upon the quality of the object to which we are attached by loveMore quotes on the topics: happiness unhappiness dependence love value causes
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Happiness is a virtue, not its rewardMore quotes on the topics: happiness virtue reward character