Difficult Quote by Baruch Spinoza
“How would it be possible if salvation were ready to our hand, and could without great labor be found, that it should be by almost all men neglected? But all things excellent are as difficult as they are rare.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical treatise, Ethics, Part I, 1670
It argues that true salvation is hard to obtain, requiring effort, and that great things are rare because they are difficult.
In simple terms: Great things are rare because they need hard work.
Key Takeaway
Pursue excellence despite difficulty.
Themes
salvation
effort
rarity
excellence
humanity
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- academic study
- creative endeavors
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
human potential
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a goal truly "great"?
- How can we make rare excellence more attainable?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overlook that some "great" things can be accessible through cooperation or technology.
