Thomas Hobbes (5 April 1588 – 4 December 1679), in some older texts Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury,[a...
Give an inch, he'll take an ell. Thomas Hobbes
Give an inch, he'll take an ell.
Such truth, as opposeth no man's profit, nor pleasure, is to all men welcome. Thomas Hobbes
Such truth, as opposeth no man's profit, nor pleasure, is to all men welcome.
Covenants, without the sword, are but words and of no strength to secure a man at all. Thomas Hobbes
Covenants, without the sword, are but words and of no strength to secure a man at all.
There is no such thing as perpetual tranquility of mind while we live here. Thomas Hobbes
There is no such thing as perpetual tranquility of mind while we live here.
The privilege of absurdity; to which no living creature is subject, but man only. Thomas Hobbes
The privilege of absurdity; to which no living creature is subject, but man only.
For it can never be that war shall preserve life, and peace destroy it. Thomas Hobbes
For it can never be that war shall preserve life, and peace destroy it.
Silence is sometimes an argument of Consent. Thomas Hobbes
Silence is sometimes an argument of Consent.
It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law. Thomas Hobbes
It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law.
Words are the counters of wise men, and the money of fools. Thomas Hobbes
Words are the counters of wise men, and the money of fools.
Curiosity is the lust of the mind. Thomas Hobbes
Curiosity is the lust of the mind.
Not believing in force is the same as not believing in gravitation. Thomas Hobbes
Not believing in force is the same as not believing in gravitation.
The first and fundamental law of Nature, which is, to seek peace and follow it. Thomas Hobbes
The first and fundamental law of Nature, which is, to seek peace and follow it.
