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“[Believers] are but triflers who, when they cannot explain a thing, run back to the will of God; this is, truly, a ridiculous way of expressing ignorance.”

Quote by Baruch Spinoza

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Baruch Spinoza
Baruch Spinoza

Baruch Spinoza, a 17th-century Dutch philosopher of Jewish descent, is renowned for his unique philosophical thoughts and critical analysis of religion. Spinoza's philosophy emphasizes the unity of reason, nature, and God, and has had a profound impact on Western philosophy. more

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