Ocupation: Philosopher
Life: November 24, 1632 - February 21, 1677
Birthday: November 24
Death: February 21
To give aid to every poor man is far beyond the reach and power of every man. Care of the poor is incumbent on society as a whole.
source: "Ethics Geometrically Demonstrated". Book by Baruch Spinoza, Part IV : Of Human Bondage, or the Strength of the Emotions, Appendix, 17, 1677.
topic: Men, Careers, Giving, Incumbents, Riches And Poors, Poor Man