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Spinoza quote on longing circulates among book lovers
Original: Sadness, insofar as it relates to the absence of what we love, is called Longing. Spinoza ~ Ethics https:// youtu.be/hTS
A line from Spinoza's Ethics is making the rounds: 'Sadness, insofar as it relates to the absence of what we love, is called Longing.' The quote is being shared alongside photography by Mika Suutari, drawing engagement from readers and philosophy enthusiasts who are reflecting on the philosopher's definitions of the emotions and their relevance today.
Why now: People are drawn to Spinoza's concise definition of longing as a timeless reflection on love and loss.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 3 h ago to 2 h ago.
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