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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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The condition of man… is a condition of war of everyone against everyone. – Thomas Hobbes

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War
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That a man be willing, when others are so too, as far forth as for peace and defense of himself he shall think it necessary, to lay down this right to all things and be contented with so much liberty against other men, as he would allow other men against himself. – Thomas Hobbes

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