Quote by Baruch (_Benedict de) Spinoza, E

How would it be possible if salvation were ready to our hand, and could without great labor be found, that it should be by almost all men neglected? But all things excellent are as difficult as they are rare.

How would it be possible if salvation were ready to our hand

Summary

This quote suggests that if salvation, or any valuable and important thing in life, was easily attainable and required little effort, it would be ignored and overlooked by most people. Instead, the quote argues that things of great value and significance are often difficult to achieve and rare to find. It implies that the journey towards excellence and salvation requires perseverance and hard work, as the reward is proportional to the amount of effort invested. The quote assumes that human nature tends to disregard readily available and effortless opportunities, preferring to pursue and appreciate things that are more challenging and scarce.

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By Baruch (_Benedict de) Spinoza, E

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