Thomas Hobbes (5 April 1588 – 4 December 1679), in some older texts Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury,[a...
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.
Curiosity is the lust of the mind. Thomas Hobbes
Curiosity is the lust of the mind.
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.
Give an inch, he'll take an ell. Thomas Hobbes
Give an inch, he'll take an ell.
The obligation of subjects to the sovereign is understood to last as long, and no longer, than the power lasteth by which he is able to protect them. Thomas Hobbes
The obligation of subjects to the sovereign is understood to last as long, and no longer, than the power lasteth by which he is able to protect them.
Words are the money of fools. Thomas Hobbes
Words are the money of fools.
It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law. Thomas Hobbes
It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law.
I put for the general inclination of all mankind, a perpetual and restless desire of power after power, that ceaseth only in death. Thomas Hobbes
I put for the general inclination of all mankind, a perpetual and restless desire of power after power, that ceaseth only in death.
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.
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
A wise man should so write (though in words understood by all men) that wise men only should be able to commend him.
Hell is truth seen too late. Thomas Hobbes
Hell is truth seen too late.
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.
