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Will and intellect are one and the same thing
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"Will and intellect are one and the same thing"

- Baruch Spinoza

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In this quote, philosopher Baruch Spinoza recommends that will and intellect are inseparable. He argues that the ability to think and reason is carefully linked to our desires and actions. This implies that our will, or our inner drive to do something, is affected by our intelligence, or our ability to understand and make decisions. Spinoza believed that our thoughts and desires are intertwined, and that our will is an item of our intellect. This quote highlights the value of vital thinking and self-awareness in shaping our actions and options. It likewise suggests that our willpower and intelligence are adjoined, and can not be separated from one another.

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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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