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Thomas Hobbes quotes about men

English Philosopher April 5, 1588 – December 4, 1679

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Whatsoever therefore is consequent to a time of war, where every man is enemy to every man, the same consequent to the time wherein men live without other security than what their own strength and their own invention shall furnish them withal. In such condition there is no place for industry... no knowledge of the face of the earth; no account of time; no arts; no letters; no society; and which is worst of all, continual fear, and danger of violent death; and the life of man, solitary, poor,... Thomas Hobbes
Such is the nature of men, that howsoever they may acknowledge many others to be more witty, or more eloquent, or more learned; yet they will hardly believe there be many so wise as themselves. Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes quote: "If men are naturally in a state of war, why do they always..."
If men are naturally in a state of war, why do they always carry arms and why do they have keys to lock their doors? Thomas Hobbes
During the time men live without a common power to keep them all in awe, they are in that conditions called war; and such a war, as if of every man, against every man. Thomas Hobbes
Prudence is but experience, which equal time, equally bestows on all men, in those things they equally apply themselves unto. Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes quote: "It is many times with a fraudulent Design that men stick their..."
It is many times with a fraudulent Design that men stick their corrupt Doctrine with the Cloves of other mens Wit. Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes quote: "A wise man should so write (though in words understood by all..."
A wise man should so write (though in words understood by all men) that wise men only should be able to commend him. Thomas Hobbes
That a man be willing, when others are so too, as far forth as for peace and defense of himself he shall think it necessary, to lay down this right to all things; and be contented with so much liberty against other men, as he would allow other men against himself. Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes quote: "If I read as many books as most men do, I would be as..."
If I read as many books as most men do, I would be as dull-witted as they are. Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes quote: "Words are the counters of wise men, and the money of fools."
Words are the counters of wise men, and the money of fools. Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes quote: "Such truth, as opposeth no man's profit, nor pleasure, is to..."
Such truth, as opposeth no man's profit, nor pleasure, is to all men welcome. Thomas Hobbes
The skill of making, and maintaining Common-wealths, consisteth in certain Rules, as doth Arithmetique and Geometry; not (as Tennis-play) on Practise onely: which Rules, neither poor men have the leisure, nor men that have had the leisure, have hitherto had the curiosity, or the method to find out. Thomas Hobbes

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