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I have striven not to laugh at human actions, not to weep at them, nor to hate them, but to understand them
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"I have striven not to laugh at human actions, not to weep at them, nor to hate them, but to understand them"

- Baruch Spinoza

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This quote by Baruch Spinoza motivates us to take a step back and try to understand the actions of others, rather than to evaluate them. He suggests that we ought to not laugh at, weep at, or dislike the actions of others, but rather try to understand them. This is a powerful message, as it motivates us to be more thoughtful and understanding of others. It also motivates us to take a more objective view of the world, and to attempt to understand why individuals do the important things they do. By doing this, we can gain a much better understanding of the world and the people in it. This quote is a reminder that we ought to strive to be more understanding and compassionate towards others, and to attempt to understand their actions, rather than to evaluate them.

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Baruch Spinoza This quote is written / told by Baruch Spinoza between November 24, 1632 and February 21, 1677. He was a famous Philosopher from Netherland. The author also have 45 other quotes.

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