Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Path to salvation must be difficult

 The road to true happiness which I have pointed out lies far removed from the great thoroughfare and the ascent seems steep and difficult. And yet one should be capable of finding that path and following it. For verily, that which is so rare must be full of difficulties . If salvation were attained easily and without hardship,  not so many would miss  the path or decide to retrace their steps so soon. But  surrounding the  sublime are ramparts  and trenches that do not permit free  passage to anyone without a great battle. 


Spinoza 

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