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Thomas Hobbes quotes about nature

English Philosopher April 5, 1588 – December 4, 1679

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The right of nature... is the liberty each man hath to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life. 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: "The first and fundamental law of Nature, which is, to seek..."
The first and fundamental law of Nature, which is, to seek peace and follow it. 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
Thomas Hobbes quote: "Fear of things invisible in the natural seed of that which..."
Fear of things invisible in the natural seed of that which everyone in himself calleth religion. Thomas Hobbes
For to accuse requires less eloquence, such is man's nature, than to excuse; and condemnation, than absolution, more resembles justice. Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes quote: "In the state of nature profit is the measure of right."
In the state of nature profit is the measure of right. Thomas Hobbes

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