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Quote by Baruch Spinoza

“He who has a true idea, knows at that same time that he has a true idea, nor can he doubt concerning the truth of the thing.”

Quote by Baruch Spinoza

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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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