Equal Respect Quotes
Spinoza was one of the most feared intellectuals in human history—feared, that is, by the established power structures. Spinoza’s ideas were considered so radical and dangerous that he was the only man in history who was excommunicated by the Catholics, the Jews and the Muslims. This quotation in particular was not appreciated by Jews who according to the Bible, are God’s Chosen People.
He was an American resident at the time he gave this speech.