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Baruch Spinoza quotes about free

Dutch Philosopher November 24, 1632 – February 21, 1677

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Further conceive, I beg, that a stone, while continuing in motion, should be capable of thinking and knowing, that it is endeavoring, as far as it can, to continue to move. Such a stone, being conscious merely of its own endeavor and not at all indifferent, would believe itself to be completely free, and would think that it continued in motion solely because of its own wish. This is that human freedom, which all boast that they possess, and which consists solely in the fact, that men are... Baruch Spinoza
Baruch Spinoza quote: "Only that thing is free which exists by the necessities of its..."
Only that thing is free which exists by the necessities of its own nature, and is determined in its actions by itself alone. Baruch Spinoza
Baruch Spinoza quote: "If men were born free, they would, so long as they remained..."
If men were born free, they would, so long as they remained free, form no conception of good and evil. Baruch Spinoza
Baruch Spinoza quote: "He alone is free who lives with free consent under the entire..."
He alone is free who lives with free consent under the entire guidance of reason. Baruch Spinoza
Baruch Spinoza quote: "The highest activity a human being can attain is learning for..."
The highest activity a human being can attain is learning for understanding, because to understand is to be free. Baruch Spinoza
...the ultimate aim of government is not to rule, or restrain by fear, nor to exact obedience, but to free every man from fear that he may live in all possible security... In fact the true aim of government is liberty. Baruch Spinoza
Baruch Spinoza quote: "I call him free who is led solely by reason."
I call him free who is led solely by reason. Baruch Spinoza

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