He whose honor depends on the opinion of the mob must day by day strive with the greatest anxiety, act and scheme in order to retain his reputation. For the mob is varied and inconsistent, and therefore if a reputation is not carefully preserved it dies quickly. Benedict Spinoza Character, Reputation [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
It may easily come to pass that a vain man may become proud and imagine himself pleasing to all when he is in reality a universal nuisance. Benedict Spinoza Imagination, Perception [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
Valley of Fire State Park Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition of benevolence, confidence, justice. Benedict Spinoza Peace [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
The things which . . . are esteemed as the greatest good of all . . . can be reduced to these three headings: to wit, Riches, Fame, and Pleasure. With these three the mind is so engrossed that it cannot scarcely think of any other good. Benedict Spinoza Life [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
Hana, Hawaii, Maui All excellent things are difficult as they are rare. Benedict Spinoza Excellence [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
None are more taken in by flattery than the proud, who wish to be the first and are not. Benedict Spinoza Self [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
