He, who lives under the guidance of reason, endeavours, as far as possible, to render back love, or kindness, for other men's hatred, anger, contempt, &c., towards him.
Baruch Spinoza
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- Ethics, IV, proposition XLVI; translated from Latin by R. H. M. Elwes; Complete proposition, including qualification “as far as possible.” Proof and note read: reason seeks to prevent reciprocal hatred and foster kindness. Translator credited on edition title page; public-domain English translation.
- Ethics, IV, proposition XLVI; translated from Latin by R. H. M. Elwes
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