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Thomas Hobbes quotes about words

English Philosopher April 5, 1588 – December 4, 1679

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By consequence, or train of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, mental discourse. When a man thinketh on anything whatsoever, his next thought after is not altogether so casual as it seems to be. Not every thought to every thought succeeds indifferently. 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
The Light of humane minds is Perspicuous Words, but by exact definitions first snuffed, and purged from ambiguity; Reason is the pace; Encrease of Science, the way; and the Benefit of man-kind, the end. And on the contrary, Metaphors, and senslesse and ambiguous words, are like ignes fatui; and reasoning upon them, is wandering amongst innumerable absurdities; and their end, contention, and sedition, or contempt. 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: "Words are the money of fools."
Words are the money of fools. Thomas Hobbes

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