"Don't cry and don't rage. Understand." ― Baruch Spinoza Understanding Wisdom From Baruch Spinoza Philosopher Added on 1/31/2026 About Baruch Spinoza Baruch Spinoza was a Dutch philosopher of Sephardic Jewish origin and a major figure in early modern rationalism. His works in metaphysics, ethics, and political philosophy were highly influential in European intellectual history. Born: 1632-11-24 Died: 1677-02-21 View all quotes from Baruch Spinoza
"Had Shakespeare listened to the news of Duncans death in a tavern or heard the knocking on his ow..." ― Graham Greene Read more
"Alternatives, and particularly desirable alternatives, grow only on imaginary trees." ― Saul Bellow Read more