Baruch Spinoza Quotes

In regard to intellect and true virtue, every nation is on a par with the rest, and God has not in these respects chosen one people rather than another.

Baruch Spinoza

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• In regard to intellect and true virtue, every nation is on a par with the rest, and God has not in these respects chosen one people rather than another.

  

  Baruch Spinoza
  • Virtue
  • Intellect
  • Regard