Quote by Thomas Hobbes
I put for the general inclination of all mankind, a perpetual and

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

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Fear of things invisible in the natural seed of that which everyone in himself calleth religion. – Thomas Hobbes

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Fear of death makes us devoid both of valour and religion. For want of valour is want of religious faith. – Mahatma Gandhi

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Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. But Id like to add a third certainty: trash. And while some in this room might want to discuss reducing taxes, I want to talk about reducing trash. – Ruth Ann Minner

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I was fantasising about my own death, I started thinking what my funeral would be like and what music would be played, I was at that level of insanity. – Billy Corgan

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I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure. – Clarence Darrow

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