Quote of Baruch Spinoza - For peace is not mere absence...
Biography - Baruch Spinoza:
Dutch philosopher.
Born: 1632 - Died: 1677
Period:
17th century
Place of birth: Netherlands
Born: 1632 - Died: 1677
Period:
17th century
Place of birth: Netherlands
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.
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Quotes about virtue:
'No soul is willing to be robbed of truth', he says. The same holds of justice, too, of temperance, of kindness, and the like. It is most necessary to remember this continually, for thus you will be more gentle to all men.
Recommend virtue to your children it alone, not money, can make them happy. I speak from experience.
Quotes about war:
War is sweet to those who have no experience of it,
but the experienced man trembles exceedingly at heart on its approach.
but the experienced man trembles exceedingly at heart on its approach.
Quotes about Justice:
'No soul is willing to be robbed of truth', he says. The same holds of justice, too, of temperance, of kindness, and the like. It is most necessary to remember this continually, for thus you will be more gentle to all men.
Quotes about peace:
If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.
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