Full Idea
The essence of man consists of certain modifications of the attributes of God.
Gist of Idea
The essence of man is modifications of the nature of God
Source
Baruch de Spinoza (The Ethics [1675], II Pr 10)
Book Reference
Spinoza,Benedict de: 'Ethics', ed/tr. White,WH/Stirling,AH [Wordsworth 2001], p.53
A Reaction
Not an idea you hear much these days!