Baruch Spinoza Quotes on nature

Nothing in the universe is contingent, but all things are conditioned to exist and operate in a particular manner by the necessity of the divine nature... view

By: Baruch Spinoza

Only that thing is free which exists by the necessities of its own nature, and is determined in its actions by itself alone... view

By: Baruch Spinoza

Nothing exists from whose nature some effect does not follow... view

By: Baruch Spinoza

Whatsoever is contrary to nature is contrary to reason, and whatsoever is contrary to reason is absurd... view

By: Baruch Spinoza

I would warn you that I do not attribute to nature either beauty or deformity, order or confusion. Only in relation to our imagination can things be called beautiful or ugly, well-ordered or confused... view

By: Baruch Spinoza

Tout ce qui est dans la nature, considéré dans son essence et dans sa perfection, enveloppe et exprime le concept de Dieu... view

By: Baruch Spinoza