Ocupation: Philosopher
Life: November 24, 1632 - February 21, 1677
Birthday: November 24
Death: February 21
For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from force of character: for obedience is the constant will to execute what, by the general decree of the commonwealth, ought to be done.
source: "Tractatus Politicus (TP)". Political paper by Baruch Spinoza, 1677.
topic: Wisdom, Peace, War, International Peace, Achieving Peace, Peacemaking, Peacemaker, American Justice, Bringing Peace, Happy Disposition